Victoria University

Bachelor of Biomedicine

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Gain a strong foundation for a career in medicine or allied health with a Bachelor of Biomedicine at Victoria University, Melbourne.

This course prepares you for entry into postgraduate medicine and other postgraduate courses such as physiotherapy, pharmacy and dietetics. It includes essential physiology, anatomy and biochemistry prerequisites. You’ll also learn up-to-date information on disease and medical applications.

Our Bachelor of Biomedicine has a particular focus on the role of exercise and nutrition in medicine. You’ll design and analyse research methods and findings. You’ll undertake a research project that can provide a platform to begin a research degree.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 70–104 Ballarat Road, Footscray
  • McKechnie Street, St Albans

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. PLUS:

A study score of at least 25 in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or any Mathematics.

Applicants with VET/TAFE study

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Health Sciences.

Applicants with higher education study

Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) in Biomedical or Health Sciences.

Applicants with work & life experience

  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent). AND:
  • A study score of at least 25 in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or any Mathematics (or equivalent).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
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Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Biomedicine will prepare you for the following roles.

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.