The Bachelor of Biomedical Science emphasises practical skills, using the latest technology in modern, well-equipped laboratories, including state-of-the-art digital facilities for learning in-depth anatomy and physiology.

As a biomedicine student, you will learn in small classes with excellent staff-student ratios in an intimate campus setting.

Lectures, tutorials and seminars are used extensively in the degree to communicate knowledge and ideas about the role of biomedical science.

Ongoing assessment throughout this degree includes tests, essays, reports, oral presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Employers and industry professionals contribute to the ongoing development of the degree. Their involvement ensures that the degree remains relevant to your needs as a graduate and to the needs of employers.

Many of the academics within the degree are (or have been) practising industry professionals with extensive industry experience and contact networks. These connections enable RMIT to develop and deliver work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.

For example, during your third year of study, you will undertake a WIL subject where you will gain an understanding of the careers available in biomedical science. You will also have another opportunity for WIL experience through your capstone subject.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this diploma and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

In addition to gaining a fundamental understanding of biomedical sciences, you will have the opportunity to choose electives in years two and three.

The following is an example of a typical Bachelor of Biomedical Science course plan:

The first year of study provides you with the skills to pursue a broad range of biomedical science careers and prepares you to transfer to other degrees offered by the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences.

You’ll be introduced to the foundations of human health and study several general life sciences subjects to provide you with a sound scientific base. This includes cell biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and human anatomy and physiology. You'll also begin developing skills in communication and professional practice.

In second year you study genetics, molecular biology, pharmacology and toxicology, developing a strong understanding of the origins and mechanisms of disease at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems level in human pathophysiology. You'll also undertake the minor area subjects.

Third year sees you study current health and disease topics in-depth with medical research academics and learn how to understand, interpret and apply research-based knowledge to the development of solutions to health and medical problems.  

Through your capstone subject, you'll have the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your degree. You'll work on a team-based or individual project that will develop your ability to critically analyse and use data from a variety of sources and communicate scientific information to different audiences. You'll also undertake a work-integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context, and where feedback from industry is integral to your experience.