Biomedical Science (Honours)

About the course

Develop your knowledge of medicine and healthcare as well as your understanding of diagnosing and treating diseases. You'll graduate with opportunities in a range of research fields and be prepared to pursue postgraduate studies in pathology, pharmacy, or medicine. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers supporting biomedical research and healthcare across universities, medical research institutes, pathology and diagnostic laboratories, and biotechnology or pharmaceutical organisations. Typical roles include laboratory assistant/technician, research assistant, clinical trials or research support officer, and quality or regulatory support in life-science industries. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science also provides a foundation for further study leading to specialised biomedical and health careers.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as pathologist, biochemist, geneticist, laboratory technician, microbiologist, healthcare scientist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com