Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) 36 months Undergraduate Program By La Trobe University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) provides a pathway into the graduate entry Doctor of Medicine offered by the University of Melbourne in Shepparton for regional students intending to practice medicine in a regional location.
In this pre-medicine course, you'll combine the fields of biology, pharmacology and medicine. You will learn about the human body, its structure and its functions. This includes understanding how disease manifests and how drug strategies are used to treat disease. You'll learn:
  • Practical skills needed to explore the underlying molecular basis of acute and chronic illnesses
  • How to apply biomedical research
  • How to convey scientific and biomedical science information.

Your studies will be held on rural campuses in Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga.
Subjects studied meet the admission criteria defined by the University of Melbourne for the Doctor of Medicine. The University of Melbourne also requires students to have a 70 WAM (weighted average mark) and a continued commitment to country living whilst completing the course in order to guarantee a place in the Doctor of Medicine course.
Anatomy Lab Block Mode Requirement – Albury-Wodonga students only. Students studying at the Albury-Wodonga campus will be required to complete some classes in block mode at the Bendigo campus, Accommodation for these students will be provided by the University.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) provides a pathway into the graduate entry Doctor of Medicine offered by the University of Melbourne in Shepparton for regional students intending to practice medicine in a regional location.
In this pre-medicine course, you'll combine the fields of biology, pharmacology and medicine. You will learn about the human body, its structure and its functions. This includes understanding how disease manifests and how drug strategies are used to treat disease. You'll learn:
  • Practical skills needed to explore the underlying molecular basis of acute and chronic illnesses
  • How to apply biomedical research
  • How to convey scientific and biomedical science information.

Your studies will be held on rural campuses in Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga.
Subjects studied meet the admission criteria defined by the University of Melbourne for the Doctor of Medicine. The University of Melbourne also requires students to have a 70 WAM (weighted average mark) and a continued commitment to country living whilst completing the course in order to guarantee a place in the Doctor of Medicine course.
Anatomy Lab Block Mode Requirement – Albury-Wodonga students only. Students studying at the Albury-Wodonga campus will be required to complete some classes in block mode at the Bendigo campus, Accommodation for these students will be provided by the University.

Admission requirements

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Admission into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) and successful completion of subjects with a WAM (weighted average mark) of 75 or higher will meet the admission criteria defined for the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) offered by The University of Melbourne at their Shepparton campus.
3 Years
Feb

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,342 AUD
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International Students

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