Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science for 2010

Course overview

This double degree program is for high-achieving students with an interest in both biomedical and basic sciences. It provides the opportunity to combine studies in the core units for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science component with up to two major sequences in related areas of science in the Bachelor of Science component. Fourteen biomedical core units provide students with the skills necessary to understand and investigate the functions of humans and other mammals. Graduates will have an advanced understanding of at least one basic area of science that underpins or compliments biomedical sciences and is relevant to medical research and healthcare. One science major sequence must be chosen from chemistry, biological sciences, genetics, physics, mathematics or statistics. A minor or second major sequence must be chosen from a different science area of study including any of the biomedical sciences such as anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, human pathology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology and physiology. See the Undergraduate Handbook [http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/sci-ug-study-clayton-intro.html} webpage for details of Science areas of study and sequences available.

Career outlook

As both science and biomedical science graduates are highly employable the combination of the two degrees will increase the career prospects of graduates. Graduates will be well prepared for employment in the health care and medical related industries as well as areas requiring basic science knowledge and skills.

Students can pursue the range of careers available to both biomedical science and science graduates. Please refer to the career information for these degrees.

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 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,800 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
$29,200 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 056079C
Monash course code 3528 3528
Faculty Faculty of Science Faculty of Science
Contact Email:enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au
Telephone: + 61 3 9905 4604
Mailing address:
Faculty of Science
Monash University
Victoria 3800 Australia
International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and in one of mathematical methods (either), specialist mathematics or physics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level and one of chemistry, mathematics standard level, mathematical studies or mathematics higher level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
ENTER clearly in* 93.05(CSP)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and in one of mathematical methods (either), specialist mathematics or physics.

International subject prerequisites

Yr 12 or equivalent

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level and one of chemistry, mathematics standard level, mathematical studies or mathematics higher level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
International Baccalaureate 32
GCE A level 12
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 82%
Hong Kong A level 11
ISC of the CISCE India 77%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 300
Ontario Grade 12 82%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 85%
Sri Lanka A level 12.5
STPM Malaysia 10
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 80%
UNIPREP Indonesia 8.3
UNSW Foundation Year 8.3

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