Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Molecular Life Sciences)

Molecular life sciences aims to understand and describe the biology of life at the level of atoms and molecules in the context of cells, tissues and entire organisms. It is based on the chemistry of life and the physical laws that govern it. Throughout this major you will study topics including biochemistry, microbiology, physiology and genetics. Fundamental research in molecular life sciences underpins all efforts to develop new drugs and treatments. This major will enable you to acquire an advanced understanding of chemical, physiological and genetic processes that determine health and disease at the molecular level. In addition, technical skills relevant for biomedical research will be obtained. This major prepares graduates for a successful career in basic and applied research, as well as future employment in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, and the wider health care sector.

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