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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Course code: #40097

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $42,441 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    023110D

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science at The University of Newcastle focuses on the basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, preparing students for a career in a wide range of biomedical fields. 

Students will gain ‘career-ready’ skills in purpose-built laboratories and graduate well-prepared to collaborate on scientific investigations of human structure and function in health and disease at a molecular, cellular and whole systems level.

Graduates may work as cutting-edge medical researchers contributing to advancements in the diagnosis and management of disease, as experts in the commercialisation, testing and development of innovative medical therapies, or as medical science communicators. 

With further postgraduate training, graduates may also become medical practitioners with enhanced research capabilities or medical laboratory scientists.

Hands-on learning: participate in a full semester work integrated learning placement in your final year of study. 

This will enable you to increase your employability and strengthen your industry connections.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,341

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,160
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,900
Tuition 1 person $42,441

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Assumed Knowledge:

  • A strong background in the basic sciences, including mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology, would be an advantage.

Recommended Studies:

  • Two units of Mathematics and Chemistry, plus Physics or Biology, would be an advantage.

Entry requirements:

Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. 

Post-secondary study

Further education, like diplomas and university study, can also be assessed for admission.

China:

  • China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  441 out of 750  (64.93%)

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 13
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 83
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 80
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 80
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 80

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Biologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Embryologist
  • Forensic Biologist
  • Geneticist
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Pharmacist
  • Physiologist

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