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Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Laws for 2009

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Course overview

This course is designed for students who wish to combine knowledge of biomedical science with a solid foundation in legal principles and practice. The Monash law degree will teach you the concepts, procedures and reasoning surrounding the Australian legal system, as well as a range of universal skills such as problem solving, presentation techniques and analytical skills. You will undertake a number of compulsory units including criminal law, administrative law, property law and torts and also choose several elective units allowing you to focus on a specific area of law, or undertake units from different legal disciplines so you can gain a broad understanding of issues across the legal spectrum.Your options in the biomedical science degree range from human biology, anatomy, biochemistry and preventative medicine to genetics, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology. Your knowledge of both science and law will enhance career prospects across the biomedical, biotechnology and legal sectors.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

In addition to traditional legal practice as barristers and solicitors, graduates can work in the areas of patent development and the commercialisation of biotechnology, as well as in medical research, public health policy and management, the pharmaceutical industry, medical sales and marketing, agricultural industries, medical and health-related education, and forensic sciences.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 5.3 years full-time, 10.5 years part-time 5.3 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,976 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$27,430 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 054583C
Monash course code 3356 3356
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Email: enquiries@law.monash.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 9905 3300 		International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Council of Legal Education

International: Check with your home admitting authority for degree recognition.

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