Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity)

The infection and immunity major explores development and disease at a cellular level, investigates key concepts of immunity and blood cells, and introduces the world of genomics and proteomics. You will gain a sound understanding of the key concepts and techniques underpinning clinically-relevant microorganisms and their control, and through the use of epidemiology and biostatistics, will identify prevalent diseases in relation to specific populations. You will also learn current laboratory techniques engaged in molecular diagnostics for the analytical identification of infectious pathogens to develop therapeutic applications. Infections and immunity are critical areas of study, especially considering the ongoing challenges posed by infectious diseases worldwide. Understanding the intricacies of how infections occur and how the immune system responds is crucial for addressing public health concerns. The infection and immunity major can open doors to a variety of career paths. You may find opportunities in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organisations, public health agencies, and more. The demand for professionals with expertise in infectious diseases and immunity is expected to remain high given the global focus on public health, pandemic preparedness, and ongoing challenges related to infectious diseases.

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:Year 12 prerequisite subjectsUnits 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EALATARSenior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalentTo meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English