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.

• 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.

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.