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QUT was my first choice for biomedical science because of its practical reputation, flexibility, and choices within the course. I already had a background in nutrition science, but working in the biochemistry field during my final years sparked an interest and motivated me to change the direction of my career. The emphasis on hands-on experience and the amount of time spent in the laboratories was by far the most enjoyable and beneficial part of studying at QUT.
Inspiring Indigenous students
“I am a Kalkadoon woman from the tribe in Mount Isa and I’m studying the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Some advice that I’d give to anyone interested in studying at QUT is to go for it. You never know how much you'll enjoy it until you actually get into the thick of it, and it's always different to what you expect.”
Experience science in 360 degrees
When you study with us, you’ll be working in real clinical settings and simulation environments from your first year. Explore our 360° environments and see what real-world health sciences can mean for you.
Reputation matters
QUT was my first choice for biomedical science because of its practical reputation, flexibility, and choices within the course. I already had a background in nutrition science, but working in the biochemistry field during my final years sparked an interest and motivated me to change the direction of my career. The emphasis on hands-on experience and the amount of time spent in the laboratories was by far the most enjoyable and beneficial part of studying at QUT.
Inspiring Indigenous students
“I am a Kalkadoon woman from the tribe in Mount Isa and I’m studying the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Some advice that I’d give to anyone interested in studying at QUT is to go for it. You never know how much you'll enjoy it until you actually get into the thick of it, and it's always different to what you expect.”
Experience science in 360 degrees
When you study with us, you’ll be working in real clinical settings and simulation environments from your first year. Explore our 360° environments and see what real-world health sciences can mean for you.
Highlights
- Develop knowledge, problem solving and research skills at an advanced level.
- Work with an experienced researcher to complete a research project in your field of study.
- Choose a study area in Biomedical Science, Sport and Exercise Science or Nutrition Science to reflect your field of study
- Gain skills and techniques to advance to postgraduate research and or further career progression.
- Complete in 1 year full-time.
Highlights
- Develop knowledge, problem solving and research skills at an advanced level.
- Work with an experienced researcher to complete a research project in your field of study.
- Choose a study area in biomedical science, sport and exercise science or nutrition science to reflect your field of study
- Gain skills and techniques to advance to postgraduate research and or further career progression.
- Complete in 1 year full-time.
Explore this course
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) is designed to provide a strong and practical foundation for research and professional employment. You will learn to:
- understand and apply advanced theories, concepts and techniques to recognise and seek solutions for scientific problems
- demonstrate and develop independence of thought and critical analysis
- contribute effectively to work and research groups
- communicate at a high level in both written and oral forms.
Choose one of three award titles, depending on the area of focus of your honours research project:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Nutrition Science)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Sport and Exercise Science)
The honours qualification opens a direct pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy, and enhances professional career progressions in a variety of areas.
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Blue card: you will need a valid blue card to complete practical placements in this course.
Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Professional recognition
Australasian graduates may seek membership into one or more of the following organisations: Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, AusBiotech Ltd, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Medical Research, and Australian Society for Microbiology. Eligibility for membership is based on the combination of units undertaken in the honours degree and the bachelor course that underpins it.
Possible careers
- Biochemist
- Biotechnologist
- Cardiac and vascular scientist
- Life scientist
- Medical scientist
- Microbiologist
- Neurophysiologist
- Pathology scientist
- Pharmaceutical representative
- Reproductive technician
- Research officer
- Respiratory scientist
- Scientific recruitment officer
- Sleep scientist
- Toxicologist
The core of the honours program is a 48 credit point project that will provide you with the opportunity to learn about research by completing a project with an experienced researcher who acts as both supervisor and mentor. You will learn about the types of processes, creativity and analytical thinking that lead to scientific and technological advances and how to communicate such findings in a rigorous, systematic manner.
The course consists of two 12 credit point units covering advanced discipline readings and readings in biomedical science; two 12 credit point units covering research strategies; and a 48 credit point research project.
Study areas
Health research at QUT is focused on those areas that impact significantly on the health of individuals and communities. We have a student research topic database to help you search for research projects and supervisors in your area of interest. See our current student topics.
Key areas of research strength include:
- cancer
- chronic disease, supportive and palliative care
- environmental health
- exercise, nutrition and metabolism
- health services
- infectious diseases
- injury prevention
- mental health and wellbeing
- social determinants of health
- vision improvement
- wound and tissue restoration.
The core of the honours program is a 48 credit-point project that will provide you with the opportunity to learn about research by completing a project with an experienced researcher who acts as both supervisor and mentor. You will learn about the types of processes, creativity and analytical thinking that lead to scientific and technological advances and how to communicate such findings in a rigorous, systematic manner.
The course consists of two 12 credit point units covering advanced discipline readings and readings in biomedical science; two 12 credit point units covering research strategies; and a 48 credit point research project.
Study areas
Health research at QUT is focused on those areas that impact significantly on the health of individuals and communities. We have a student research topic database to help you search for research projects and supervisors in your area of interest. See our current student topics.
Key areas of research strength include:
- Cancer
- Chronic Disease, Supportive and Palliative Care
- Environmental Health
- Exercise, Nutrition and Metabolism
- Health Services
- Infectious Diseases
- Injury Prevention
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Social Determinants of Health
- Vision Improvement
- Wound and Tissue Restoration.
- Course code
- HL53
- CRICOS code
- 075798C
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 12 months full-time
- 24 months part-time
- 1 years full-time
- February
- February
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor degree in agriculture science, engineering, health, information technology, mathematics, science, or veterinary science with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale), completed within the last 2 years, plus:
- Suitable honours topic
- Proposed honours supervisor
If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:
- Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
- Completed a double degree and excelled in the relevant degree part of your double degree
you are encouraged to apply.
Places are subject to supervisor availability, infrastructure, and other required resources.
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
This course is not open to current year 12 students. This course is open to graduates with a relevant completed degree with a suitable grade point average and honours topic. Thus no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry Requirements
A recognised bachelor degree in agriculture science, engineering, health, information technology, mathematics, science, or veterinary science with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale), completed within the last 2 years, plus:
- Suitable honours topic
- Proposed honours supervisor
If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:
- Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
- Completed a double degree and excelled in the relevant degree part of your double degree
you are encouraged to apply.
Places are subject to supervisor availability, infrastructure, and other required resources.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Applying for this course
Applying for this course
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $55,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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