Biomedical Science - M2003

Are you curious about how the human body works and how science helps us understand, treat, and prevent illness? The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is your chance to explore the science behind health and disease. You’ll dive into the fascinating world of biology and medicine, learning how illnesses develop, how they affect the body, and how we can treat or prevent them. This degree is perfect if you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare or want to be part of the next big medical breakthrough.

Study your way

This degree gives you the flexibility to shape your studies around your interests and goals. Alongside core biomedical subjects, you can choose from a wide range of electives, from global health and business skills to learning a new language - allowing you to deepen your expertise or broaden your perspective. It’s your degree, designed to suit your ambitions.

What sets this course apart is how it’s taught and assessed. You won’t just sit exams, you’ll engage in creative, hands-on assessments that reflect real-world challenges. These experiences build essential employability skills like communication, teamwork, adaptability and digital literacy. Whether you’re presenting ideas, collaborating on projects or responding to emerging technologies, you’ll be developing the skills that matter.

You’ll also gain practical experience through internships, work-integrated learning, and research projects giving you the confidence to succeed in diverse career pathways.

Scholars Program

As a high-achieving student, you may qualify to be a part of the Biomedicine Undergraduate Scholars Program (BUSP), giving you access to exclusive events and workshops, and opportunities to build your leadership and research skills. You may also be eligible for the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Scholarship.

Learn at the Heart of Discovery

At Monash, you’ll study at the Biomedicine Discovery Institute – one of Australia’s leading biomedical research hubs. Home to over 700 scientists tackling challenges from cancer to neuroscience, the BDI offers you more than just knowledge: you’ll learn directly from world-class researchers, gain hands-on experience, and be encouraged to think like a scientist – asking big questions and developing the skills to drive real change in health and medicine.

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration
  • 3 years (full time)
Start date
First semester (February), Second semester (July)
Course Handbook

Career outcomes

A degree in biomedical science opens the door to a wide range of exciting and meaningful careers – many of which are all about improving lives through science.

Here are just a few examples of what you could do:

  • Biomedical Researcher: Work in a lab to investigate diseases and develop new treatments. You might be testing how cells respond to new drugs or studying how genes affect health.
  • Clinical Trials Coordinator: Help run medical trials for new medicines or treatments.
  • Medical Science Liaison: Be the go-to expert on a new medicine or medical device for a pharmaceutical company.
  • Pharmaceutical or Medical Sales Representative: Combine your science knowledge with communication skills to help doctors and hospitals understand and use new medicines or medical technologies.
  • Health Policy Advisor: Work with government or health organisations to shape public health strategies.
  • Science Communicator or Educator: Share your passion for science by teaching, writing, or creating content that helps others understand complex health topics.

If you’re interested in further study, this degree is also a great pathway into medicine, allied health, nursing, forensic science, embryology, or a research career through honours and PhD programs.

Study areas

Throughout the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you’ll study a variety of areas, helping you discover which fields you’re most passionate about. These include:

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

View all minimum age requirements.

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.

The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.

Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.

Further information can be located at English language requirements.

International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.

Extra requirements
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

  • Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:

    You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).

  • Other qualifications recognised by Monash:

    If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.

    This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).

Alternative pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.

Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Partner with another course

Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Students currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, should apply online through VTAC etc.

Apply through VTAC

All other applicants apply directly to Monash using course code M2003

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Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code M2003.

Apply

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$54,900

Other fees

The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 028805K

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Facts and figures

  • Nursing

    #19
  • Anatomy and Physiology

    #41
  • Medicine

    #33
  • Psychology

    #45

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

At the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, we’re shaping the future of healthcare. As one of Australia’s largest and most highly ranked educators of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, we offer a diverse range of programs across the full spectrum of health disciplines.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do. With strong and enduring partnerships across the healthcare sector, world-class infrastructure, and a faculty of leading educators, researchers, clinicians and professional staff, we are united by a single goal: to improve the human condition. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and big ideas to meet the evolving health needs of our communities.

Through our bench-to-bedside approach, you’ll learn from experts who are actively shaping the future of healthcare, ensuring your education is grounded in real-world impact from day one.

Facts and figures

  • HANDS-ON CLINICAL LEARNING

    More opportunities for placements, research and mentoring

  • EMPLOYABILITY FOCUSED CURRICULUM

    Comprehensive programs designed to get you work-ready

  • CONNECTED TO HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE

    Join a faculty linked to Australia’s leading healthcare providers

International course guides

If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.

International Study Grants

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000