Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Perth, Australia
BSc
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at Edith Cowan University covers anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, biochemistry and biomedical ethics, and gives extensive practical experience in modern labs within a purpose-built $50m science building. You can major in Applied Chemistry, Data Science, Forensic Science, Human Biology, Human Genetics, Medical Sciences or Nutrition Science and pursue specialization in fields like hematology or medical microbiology.
Career Outcomes: Biomedical science offers long-term prospects in management, research, education, health services and specialist laboratory roles. Possible careers include laboratory scientist, laboratory manager, lab technician, medical researcher, nutritionist and roles in clinical chemistry, globally recognized.
Biomedical science is a continually changing, dynamic field with long-term career prospects, including roles in management, research, education and specialised laboratory work.
Biomedical scientists focus on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body. Their work is an important element in our understanding and treatment of human diseases.
This course introduces a broad range of theory, including studies in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, biochemistry and biomedical ethics, while giving you extensive practical experience in cutting edge laboratories, located in our purpose-built $50m Science building.
As a Biomedical Science graduate, you can also continue on to specialise in one of these fields: medical science, medical microbiology, genetics, haematology, histopathology, anthropology, cytology, human biology, immunology, medicine, nutrition science, biochemistry, data science, clinical chemistry or evolutionary medicine.
Majors you can study in this course
Applied Chemistry
Data Science
Forensic Science
Human Biology
Human Genetics
Medical Sciences
Nutrition Science
Biomedical science is a continually changing, dynamic profession with long-term career prospects, including management, research, education, the health industry, and specialised laboratory work.
Possible future job titles
Audiology, Biochemistry Technician, Haematology Technician, Histology Technician, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Scientist, Medical Researcher, Research Officer, Nutritionist