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BIOMEDICINE
2019
If you study Biomedicine at Melbourne, you’ll
learn from academics of the highest calibre.
Terry Mulhern’s experience spans senior
research and academic posts in Britain and
Australia, including the University of Oxford
and Melbourne’s prestigious Bio21 institute.
“Melbourne has long been a hotspot for
biomedical research,” he says. “It is a privilege
to teach where I can excite students with stories
of the amazing research that has happened,
and is still happening, within a stone’s throw of
their classroom.”
Terry is Senior Lecturer and Director of
Teaching and Learning in the Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
CONTENTS
Why biomedicine? 3
Prepare for every future 4
Bachelor of Biomedicine 6
Biomedicine majors 8
Concurrent diplomas 12
Your network 13
Studies in Engineering 14
Your campus 16
Enhance your study 17
Scholarships 18
Access Melbourne 19
Your career 20
Your next steps 22
Pathways to Professional Careers 24
Admissions 29
Entry requirements 30
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WHY BIOMEDICINE?
Biomedicine is a discipline concerned with the processes and systems that create,
sustain and threaten life.
As we gain more knowledge of how CHOOSE YOUR PATH –
biological systems are interconnected, the
world increasingly needs people who can
OR MAKE A NEW ONE
work across disciplines to identify patterns While about one-third of Melbourne
in the function and structure of the human Biomedicine graduates are selected into
body, as well as the determinants of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program
disease and how to prevent it. at this University – representing over
half of the annual domestic intake for
the MD – even more collectively choose
SOLVE BIG PROBLEMS another graduate course at Melbourne,
By choosing a career in Biomedicine, including the Doctor of Dental Surgery
you’ll be working with like-minded (DDS), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) and
people who aim to improve the health Doctor of Optometry (OD).
and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll
Honours and masters programs leading
be involved in world-changing research,
into PhD pathways are also very popular,
responding to pandemics, finding cures
no doubt reflecting the significant impact
for diseases, discovering the fascinating
of a student learning environment
way the human body works and analysing
that is embedded within a world-class
global patterns of disease.
biomedical research precinct which
includes a number of medical research
MASTER COMPLEXITY institutes and hospitals.
Healthcare today is multifaceted,
requiring the ability to combine
skilled patient care with preventive
health management programs and
technological expertise.
If you are considering Biomedicine, it is
likely that you have a particular interest
in being a doctor. But there’s a world
of other medical, allied health and
bioengineering professions to discover
that play essential roles in biomedical
research and global healthcare.
Careers in biomedical science are diverse
and there are plenty of options for you
as roles are always changing and new
careers forming: you could become
a biotechnologist, forensic scientist,
neuroscientist, pharmaceutical scientist
or microbiologist – just to name a few.
You’ll explore several fields, and this
breadth of knowledge will prepare
you well for the complexity of modern
healthcare’s challenges, no matter what
role you choose.
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PREPARE FOR
EVERY FUTURE
The Melbourne Model is designed
to help you maximise your
strengths, discover new ones and
stand out in the workplace.
You’ll start with an undergraduate
degree, developing a deep understanding
of your chosen area of interest and a
breadth of knowledge across multiple
disciplines. On graduation you can enter
the workforce, or progress to one of over
400 specialised graduate programs.
The Melbourne Model lets you design
your own study path while developing the
knowledge, skills and interdisciplinary
perspectives you need to thrive in every
kind of future.
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YOUR DEGREE YOUR MAJOR YOUR NEXT STEP: WORK
The Bachelor of Biomedicine prepares Your major is your chosen specialisation OR GRADUATE STUDY
you for the challenges of healthcare that you’ll focus on throughout your After you finish your Biomedicine degree,
delivery and biomedical research. At degree. In your first year you’ll be able to try you can choose to join the workforce, or
the core of the degree is knowledge a few different study areas before deciding go on to further study at graduate level.
of the normal structure and function on your major. You will need to choose your
of the body and consideration of the major only at the end of second year. There Choose graduate study at Melbourne
determinants of disease. are 12 majors to choose from – delve into and you’ll get the full benefit of the
the following pages to explore your options! graduate school experience by studying
You’ll develop fundamental skills in intensively, in small classes led by experts
critical thinking, problem-solving, the and alongside others who share your
analysis of evidence and communication YOUR BREADTH STUDIES deep interests and desire to succeed.
– skills that can be applied across a broad
Breadth is a unique feature of the
range of roles and industries. Your graduate degree will be
Melbourne Model. It gives you the chance
internationally recognisable, setting you
to explore subjects outside your core area
apart from those who study a traditional
YOUR CONNECTIONS of study, developing new perspectives and
Australian single or double degree.
learning to collaborate with others who
The Melbourne Model connects have different strengths and interests – just See page 24 to find out where your
students with each other, the University as you will in your future career. degree could lead.
community and the wider world. You will
be surrounded by other high-achieving Some of our students use breadth to
students who will inspire you to take on explore creative interests or topics they
new challenges and push yourself to a have always been curious about. Others
higher level. use breadth to improve their career
prospects by complementing their major
We encourage every student to engage with a language, communication skills or
with organisations outside the University, business expertise. Many discover new
through practical placements, applied passions through breadth, and some
research projects and overseas study even change their career plans!
programs.
‘Breadth tracks’ (groups of breadth
Our graduates are in demand: we subjects taken throughout your degree)
are ranked 7th in the world for may even qualify you for graduate study in
employability.Q More than 250 Australian a field that’s very different to your major.
and international organisations actively
recruit on campus each year. See page 6 for more examples of what
you could do with breadth.
M E L B O U R N E M O D E L G R A D U AT E S :
•• ARE HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH THEIR TEACHERS
•• DEVELOP ANALYTICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
•• EARN MORE W AND BELIEVE THEY ARE PAID AND RECOGNISED FAIRLY
•• ENJOY THE WORK THEY DO
•• BELIEVE THEIR JOBS MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION
•• ARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AT WORK
•• VOLUNTEER AND GET INVOLVED
University of Melbourne Career Outcomes Survey 2017
Q QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018.
W $26 000 difference in annual salary between holders of a graduate vs bachelors degree. Graduate Careers Australia 2015.
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BACHELOR OF
BIOMEDICINE
The University of Melbourne’s COURSE STRUCTURE Biomedicine students can take one of the
Bachelor of Biomedicine provides following majors:
The Bachelor of Biomedicine requires the
the best preparation for the successful completion of 22 subjects •• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
challenges of contemporary (300 credit points), including one major. •• Bioengineering Systems
healthcare delivery and research. Most students study eight subjects in first
•• Biotechnology
and third years and six in second year.
•• Cell and Developmental Biology
First year
THE BIOMEDICINE •• Genetics
You will study foundation subjects in
STUDENT biology and chemistry, focusing on key
•• Human Structure and Function
biomolecules, fundamentals of cell biology, •• Immunology
Students who enjoy Biomedicine
are interested in careers primarily in chemical processes in a biological context, •• Microbiology and Immunology
professional health care in which they basic genetics and interactions between •• Neuroscience
can deploy skills in critical thinking, genes and the environment. You will also •• Pathology
problem-solving, evidence analysis and take subjects in experimental design and
data analysis, mathematics and physics. •• Pharmacology
communication.
•• Physiology.
If you are like most of our current
Second year
students, you’re a high achiever at Compulsory core subjects build on your
school, enjoy most of your science, foundational knowledge and examine SELECTIVES
technology and mathematics subjects, several biomedical disciplines. You can choose to use your selective studies
and want to help others or change the Semester 1 focuses on molecular to diversify your majors options for third
world. The Bachelor of Biomedicine and cellular aspects of biomedicine: year, or to take other science subjects that
was purpose-built to develop these biochemistry and molecular biology, broaden your interests in general.
interests and to prepare you for a range cell biology, genetics, microbiology and
of professional health careers. immunology, and cellular pathology.
BREADTH
Semester 2 focuses on integrated human
BIOMEDICINE AT structure and function: gross anatomy, Alongside your biomedicine subjects, you
must take at least four breadth subjects
MELBOURNE pharmacology and physiology.
during your degree, from outside your core
The Biomedicine degree includes In both semesters you will also study elective area (see page 5).
core subjects that provide you with subjects in science and biomedical science.
the foundations for a broad range of With more than 1000 breadth subjects to
Third year choose from, the opportunities to expand
professional health pathways. The subjects
You will complete your major, explore your knowledge are almost endless.
needed to get into the Doctor of Medicine
contemporary issues in biomedicine and
(Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology)
prepare for professional practice through For example, you could take breadth in
are built into three unique second-year
two capstone subjects, which may include a sustainability and global health, giving you
subjects, and are taught throughout the
practical real-life project or work experience. skills to make a difference in developing
biomedical science majors.
communities around the world. Breadth
Core third-year subjects, available only in AUSLAN (Australian sign language)
MAJORS could help you communicate with
to you as a Biomedicine student, take
on a more clinical (Molecule to Malady) Your major is made up of four subjects patients who have hearing impairments.
or Population (Frontiers in Biomedicine) at third-year level. Six majors are You could study a language as breadth,
focus, tying together all of the elements automatically available to you as a result opening up opportunities for a global
of your Biomedicine journey. This of completing your second-year core biomedical career. You could take breadth
integration emphasises the relationships subjects. By completing particular selective in psychology, helping you understand the
between different biomedical disciplines subjects in second year, you can expand complexities of mental health. Or study
and enhances your understanding of the the range of majors available to you later. writing and communications as breadth,
human body in its full complexity. All 12 Biomedicine majors are also available giving you the skills to promote your
through the Bachelor of Science. research to the general public.
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"The Bachelor of Biomedicine has allowed me to explore various
avenues of study and the careers that can stem from these. I have
been involved in a wide range of activities, some of which I would
never have contemplated while I was in school. In second year I
scored a job with Melbourne University Sustainability Services and
was accepted as a volunteer at the Royal Children's Hospital.”
Tom Bailey (Australia)
Bachelor of Biomedicine, major in Neuroscience
BACH E LO R O F
BI O ME DI CI NE
Duration
3 years full time
Part time available (domestic students only)
Campus
Parkville
Entry
Semester 1 (February)
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Minimum entry 2019: ATAR 96.00, IB 38
Alternative entry 2019:
See Access Melbourne, page 19.
International students
International applicants will need to
meet the academic admission and
English language requirements. Visit:
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Prerequisite subject study areas
English, chemistry and mathematics
For full details of entry requirements and
information for other qualifications, visit:
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
Contact hours
(first year, full time)
Approximately 15–20 hours per week plus
independent study time of approximately
10–15 hours per week
CRICOS: 058838G
Find out more
mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/
bachelor-of-biomedicine
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BIOMEDICINE
MAJORS
BIOCHEMISTRY AND engineers and students are working on CELL AND
groundbreaking innovations such as the
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY bionic eye, devices to control epilepsy
DEVELOPMENTAL
The disciplines of biochemistry and and more efficient drug delivery systems. BIOLOGY
molecular biology have fuelled rapid The Bioengineering Systems major is a The Cell and Developmental Biology major
advances in medical research and pathway to further study in the Master of provides you with a broad understanding
biotechnology, and encompass knowledge Engineering (Biomedical) or (Biomedical of the structure and functions of cells, and
and practices that can be applied in many with Business), honours and PhD of the genetic, molecular and cellular basis
fields. The Biochemistry and Molecular programs for accredited professional or of development in a range of organisms
Biology major emphasises the practical scientific research careers in biomedical and experimental models. You will learn
skills required for a career as a laboratory engineering. See page 14. about methodologies used in cell and
scientist. This major will develop your developmental biology research and how
knowledge in basic biological processes to apply this knowledge to technologies
and the more specialised area of BIOTECHNOLOGY that improve the human condition.
molecular science. It also provides a Biotechnology is the use of biological Dramatic advances in this field have shed
springboard to careers in agricultural and knowledge to develop new processes light on numerous disorders in plants and
medical support industries and education. and products for use in industry, health, animals, and developed technologies to
agribusiness and other areas of human solve significant problems. You will also
technology. Advances in biotechnology consider ethical issues associated with
BIOENGINEERING are based on knowledge from biological some technologies, for example in stem
SYSTEMS sciences, chemical sciences, physical cell technology, in vitro fertilisation (IVF),
Biomedical engineering is an exciting sciences and engineering. You can tailor birth control, reproductive/therapeutic
fusion of engineering, science and your Biotechnology major to suit your cloning, and genetically manipulated
medicine. It is one of the fastest growing needs, and concurrently build on your other foods and crops.
areas of engineering today. You will science studies. For example, agricultural
focus on human systems, the design and biotechnology will normally involve some
operation of devices and processes, and core crop and food technology subjects.
the application of engineering skills to Molecular biotechnology will usually
new medical treatments, instruments involve some core molecular biology
and machines. Our biomedical subjects.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINEQ
MAJOR IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Experimental Design and Wellbeing, Motivation and
Semester 1 Biomolecules and Cells Chemistry for Biomedicine
Data Analysis Performance
Year 1
Semester 2 Genes and Environment Mathematics for Biomedicine Physics for Biomedicine Our Planet, Our Health
Semester 1 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine Techniques in Molecular Science Relating Health and Learning
Year 2
AUSLAN and Visual
Semester 2 Human Structure and Function Evolution: Making Sense of Life
Communication
Biomedicine: Concepts in Cell and Functional Genomics and
Semester 1 Ethics, Gender and the Family
Molecule to Malady Developmental Biology Bioinformatics
Year 3
Stem Cells in Development
Semester 2 Frontiers in Biomedicine Developmental Biology Mind and Madness
and Regeneration
Core subjects Major subject Selective subject Breadth subjectW
Q This is a sample course plan only. Cell and Developmental Biology is a very flexible major and a number of alternative subjects are available. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree.
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#1 in Australia,
#9 in the world for Clinical,
Pre-clinical and Health
– QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
GENETICS IMMUNOLOGY
A Genetics major includes studies in Through this major, you will learn how
molecular genetics, human genetics, immunology – the study of the human
evolutionary genetics and genomics – immune system – can apply to a range of
key foundational knowledge for studies areas in the biomedical sciences. It opens
in the fields of biology, biomedical up careers in epidemiology, diagnostics,
sciences, biotechnology, ecology and molecular biology, biotechnology,
conservation. You’ll also develop skills in vaccinology, biosafety and regulation.
experimental design, data recording and It also provides a pathway to graduate
analysis, and scientific writing. research into infectious agents, their
genes, the underlying mechanisms
of infectious disease, and diseases
HUMAN STRUCTURE AND associated with the immune system. It
FUNCTION lays the foundation for further study in
medicine and paramedical disciplines.
The Human Structure and Function major
examines how the human body works,
and the relationship between human MICROBIOLOGY AND
physiology (function) and anatomy
(structure). The subjects carefully
IMMUNOLOGY
integrate anatomy and physiology, This major combines the study of infectious
and introduce relevant elements from microbial agents – predominantly bacteria
pathology, pharmacology and zoology. and viruses – with the study of immune
response. The major opens up careers
in epidemiology, diagnostics, molecular
biology, biotechnology, vaccinology,
antimicrobial chemotherapeutics,
biosafety and regulation.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINEQ
MAJOR IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
Experimental Design and
Semester 1 Biomolecules and Cells Chemistry for Biomedicine Science and Pseudoscience
Data Analysis
Year 1
Sustainability in Developing
Semester 2 Genes and Environment Mathematics for Biomedicine Physics for Biomedicine
Communities
Semester 1 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine Techniques in Molecular Science Relating Health and Learning
Year 2
Microbes, Infections and
Semester 2 Human Structure and Function Drugs that Shape Society
Responses
Biomedicine: Medical Microbiology: Global Health, Security and
Semester 1 Principles of Immunology
Molecule to Malady Bacteriology Sustainability
Year 3
Living Longer: A Global
Semester 2 Frontiers in Biomedicine Medical Microbiology: Virology Techniques in Immunology
Diagnosis
Core subjects Major subject Selective subject Breadth subjectW
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree.
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BIOMEDICINE
MAJORS
NEUROSCIENCE PHARMACOLOGY PHYSIOLOGY
Neuroscience is one of the largest areas of Pharmacology studies the interactions The Physiology major teaches you
study within the sphere of modern biology. between drugs and living systems. how the body works. You will learn
Australian neuroscience research has had Pharmacologists develop new drugs, how cells, organs and the whole body
significant international impact. Students determine how drugs act, and use drugs function. You will examine disturbances
completing a Neuroscience major will to discover the inner workings of cells. in whole-body systems, such as those
understand the fundamental organisational The discipline of pharmacology stands relating to the endocrine, cardiovascular,
and functional principles of the nervous at the intersection of many areas of musculoskeletal, developmental and
system – from the biology of nerve cells and biomedical science. You will gain an neural control systems. The experimental
neural circuits, through to neural systems in-depth understanding of drug actions bases of physiology are emphasised and
and complex behaviours. You will gain an and a broad appreciation of the scientific you will use contemporary techniques to
overview of modern neuroscience and how process of knowledge acquisition and explore questions in this field. Discoveries
it interacts with molecular and cell biology, problem-solving. in physiology have a broad effect on
physiology, psychology, and cognitive and health and medicine, environmental
information science. science, industry, nutrition, exercise
and reproductive biology. Many of the
discoveries from the Human Genome
PATHOLOGY Project rely on physiology to understand
A Pathology major integrates knowledge in their effect on the human body.
a range of disciplines from human biology
to molecular genetics. In this major you will
develop a broad and solid understanding
of disease from a molecular, cellular, tissue,
functional, biochemical and immunological
perspective. You will complete sequences
of specialist and integrated subjects and
apply current molecular and genetic
methods to problems in pathological and
medical practice.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINEQ
MAJOR IN PATHOLOGY
Experimental Design and
Semester 1 Biomolecules and Cells Chemistry for Biomedicine Critical Thinking with Data
Data Analysis
Year 1
Semester 2 Genes and Environment Mathematics for Biomedicine Physics for Biomedicine Aboriginalities
Semester 1 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine Techniques in Molecular Science Relating Health and Learning
Year 2
Body, Mind and Medicine:
Semester 2 Human Structure and Function Experimental Pathology
A Dissection
Biomedicine: Techniques for Investigation Leading Change in a
Semester 1 Mechanisms of Human Disease
Molecule to Malady of Disease Complex World
Year 3
Advanced Investigation of
Semester 2 Frontiers in Biomedicine Frontiers in Human Disease Living Longer: A Global Diagnosis
Human Disease
Core subjects Major subject Selective subject Breadth subjectW
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree.
10“The Bachelor of Biomedicine has fostered in
me a profound appreciation for science and
health as a deeply intertwined, and a rapidly
progressing field. Majoring in pathology
allowed me to explore this in the lab, and
further my skills in scientific writing.”
Sarah Jackson (Australia)
Bachelor of Biomedicine, major in Pathology
11CONCURRENT
DIPLOMAS
Concurrent diplomas offer another DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGES DIPLOMA IN MUSIC
way to develop your interests Languages available: Ancient Greek, The Diploma in Music provides the
and discover new opportunities Arabic, Chinese, French, German, opportunity to further your musical
outside of your chosen degree. Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, training or explore areas of academic and
Latin, Russian and Spanish. practical interest in music, while gaining
a music qualification alongside your
FLEXIBLE STUDY Available to: undergraduate studies in another field.
OPTIONS Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine, The program can be tailored depending
Commerce, Design, Music and Science. on your interests, and provides access to
Our diplomas give you many flexible Available in some graduate programs the full range of Conservatorium options.
options to enrich and broaden your (pending permission from graduate
studies – and if you're an undergraduate program coordinator). Available to:
domestic student, you may be eligible to Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
receive the final half of the diploma HECS Prerequisites Commerce, Design and Science.
free. You can study a diploma alongside If you are applying for a Diploma in
your undergraduate degree (adding a Languages other than in Ancient Greek, Prerequisites
further year of study), or cross-credit Hebrew or Latin and have not studied There are no additional prerequisites
up to 50 points (four subjects) of study your chosen language at the University, once you are enrolled in your
in your undergraduate degree and your you are required to take a Language undergraduate degree. Some ensemble
diploma, enabling you to complete the Placement Test. subjects require an audition, and entry
degree and the diploma within 3.5 years. to the music performance stream –
ba.unimelb.edu.au/enrich/diploma- involving individual instrumental or
High-achieving students may be able languages vocal lessons – is by recorded audition,
to complete their degree and diploma
submitted in early February.
within three years. Conditions apply, and
you should discuss your options with a DIPLOMA IN mcm.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/
course adviser once you enrol in your MATHEMATICAL diploma-in-music
undergraduate degree.
SCIENCES
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
DIPLOMA IN enables you to gain a mathematics
INFORMATICS qualification while completing an
undergraduate degree.
The Diploma in Informatics will equip you
with the understanding of IT technologies Available to:
and tools that employers are seeking.
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
The Diploma is designed to complement
Commerce, Design, Music and Science.R
your core studies with fundamental
programming and data management skills. Prerequisites
Available to: A study score of 30 in VCE Specialist
Mathematics Units 3 and 4 or equivalent,
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,Q
or successful completion of university-
Commerce, Design,W Music and Science.E
level studies equivalent to VCE Specialist
Prerequisites Mathematics Units 3 and 4.
Successful completion of 50 points of courses.science.unimelb.edu.au/study/
University study, including the core subject degrees/diploma-in-mathematical-
COMP10001 Foundations of Computing, sciences
with a weighted average of 65%.
cis.unimelb.edu.au/study/
undergraduate
Q Bachelor of Biomedicine students cannot complete the diploma and the degree within the standard structure and time frame. Consult your course adviser.
W Bachelor of Design students majoring in Computing are not permitted to complete the Diploma in Informatics.
E Bachelor of Science students who select a major in Computing and Software Systems or Data Science are not permitted to complete a Diploma in Informatics.
R Bachelor of Science students who select a major in Mathematics and Statistics or Mathematical Physics or Data Science are not permitted to complete a Diploma in Mathematical Sciences.
12YOUR NETWORK
The University of Melbourne is located within the city’s leading biomedical research precinct.
As a student here, you can join our pioneering academics in the search for solutions to today’s
most challenging problems.
YOUR TEACHERS YOUR PEERS YOUR ALUMNI
As Australia’s leading university,Q we The Bachelor of Biomedicine attracts You’ll become part of a worldwide
attract outstanding staff who come to some of the brightest students in network of healthcare professionals
collaborate, learn and teach with the the country, and the world. You will and researchers at the top of their
very best. You will be taught by some be part of a close-knit community of industries. You may even choose to
of the country’s foremost biomedical inspiring, high-achieving peers who join many of them working in the
practitioners and researchers, known share common goals, will study and Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
globally for their contribution to enjoy university life alongside you
their fields. and motivate you to do your best.
YOUR CITY YOUR FACILITIES
You'll be part of a learning The Bio21 Molecular Science and
environment embedded within Biotechnology Institute is one of
Parkville’s world-class biomedical the largest biotechnology research
community – almost a city in itself centres in Australia. The Brain
– where you'll encounter the latest Research Institute (Neuroscience),
skills, techniques and research Peter Doherty Institute (Microbiology
helping to shape the future of and Immunology) and Victoria
healthcare globally. Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC)
bring together the most innovative
See Your Campus, page 16. minds – researchers, clinicians and
teachers – to collaborate in solving
global problems and educating future
generations.
Q Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.
13STUDIES IN
ENGINEERING
A major in Bioengineering Systems in the Bachelor of Biomedicine can lead you to
graduate studies in the country's top-ranking Melbourne School of Engineering.Q
BE IN DEMAND ST EP 1 : C H O O SE TH E BAC H ELO R O F BI O M EDI C I N E
Qualified engineers are in high demand. (3 Y EA RS)
As an engineering graduate, you’ll have
a vast range of interesting and well-paid MAJOR IN BIOENGINEERING SYSTEMS
employment opportunities around
the world.
ST E P 2 : C H O O SE G RA DUATE STU DY I N EN G I N EERI N G
STUDY ENGINEERING (2 Y EA RS)
AT MELBOURNE
To become a professionally accredited MASTER OF ENGINEERING (BIOMEDICAL)
engineer you’ll complete a three-
year undergraduate degree with an OR
engineering major, followed by a two- MASTER OF ENGINEERING (BIOMEDICAL WITH BUSINESS)
year Master of Engineering.
A major in Bioengineering Systems
leading to a Master of Engineering
STEP 3 : EM P LOY M EN T A S A P RO F ESSI O N A L
(Biomedical) or Master of Engineering (ACC REDI TED) EN G I N EER
(Biomedical with Business) is ideal if
you’re looking to complement your
technical skills with medical knowledge
and take up a career in biomedical
engineering.
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
The Master of Engineering is the first
degree in Australia to be accredited by
both Engineers Australia and EUR-ACE®
in Europe.W
Q QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
W The Master of Engineering (Biomedical with Business) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia until sufficient students graduate from the program.
14Secondary school
(Tasmanian
Certificate of
Education)
Bachelor of
Biomedicine,
major in
Bioengineering
Systems
Master of
Engineering
(Biomedical with
Business)
Biomedical
engineer, Royal
Children's Hospital
Will Abbott (Australia)
took part in the
BioDesign Innovation
subject, where
biomedical engineering
students work with
Master of Business
Administration students
to create a prototype
and a supporting
business plan.
"Our team worked on a
device to use 3D motion
capture technology to
improve the quality of
individual rehabilitation.
Our project involved
visiting St Vincent's
Hospital, giving us
real-world experience
in developing a medical
device and taking it to
market."
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16ENHANCE YOUR
STUDY
Going to uni is more than just attending lectures and completing assignments. Enrich your academic experience
by exploring all the opportunities available to you as a University of Melbourne Biomedicine student.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES UNDERGRADUATE RURAL VOLUNTEERING
Clubs can be an integral part of your RESEARCH PROGRAM
student experience and a great way to OPPORTUNITIES If you receive the Melbourne Chancellor’s
meet like-minded people. There are PROGRAM (UROP) Scholarship (see page 18) you’ll have
more than 200 to choose from so you’re the chance to participate in the Rural
guaranteed to find one that interests you. UROP is a casual employment scheme
Volunteering Program. You’ll travel with a
designed to give you an early opportunity
fellow student to a small rural or regional
The Biomedicine Students’ Society is one to experience life in a research laboratory
town where you’ll take part in a range of
of the most active on campus. You can get and get an insight into careers in
volunteering activities and community
involved in academic and social activities biomedical research. You’ll undertake
projects.
designed to complement your studies a project within a biomedical research
and help you form friendships across all laboratory alongside other research staff
year levels. You could be mentored by and students in the team, supervised by a CAREER AND GRADUATE
senior students, attend free BBQs and film research scientist in a mentoring role.
screenings, join an academic study group
PATHWAY ADVICE
or make unforgettable memories at the The Student Support Team at the Health
annual Biomed Camp. BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Hub offers a drop-in service for all
RESEARCH PROJECT students wishing to know more about
their graduate study options. They can
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES The Biomedical Science Research Project
offer advice and support to help you
allows you to undertake a project in a
Study abroad and exchange helps you achieve your study ambitions.
discipline within the School of Biomedical
explore the world, expand your cultural Sciences, helping you to develop
horizons and experience biomedicine in practical scientific skills. It’s a great way
an international context among students to experience the research process if
and academics from around the world. The you’re considering honours, masters or a
University has partnerships with some of the PhD following your undergraduate study.
top universities in the world, enabling you to
contribute overseas as well as in Australia.
LEADERSHIP AND
EVENTS AND NETWORKING
CONFERENCES Employers love to see leadership
experience on your resume – and we
We welcome some of the world’s leading love to help you get it! Lead a student
biomedical experts to the University group, direct a play, mentor a younger
of Melbourne each year to deliver an student or take a leadership role in the
exciting series of lectures and seminars. Biomedicine Students’ Society.
You’ll keep abreast of the latest
breakthroughs globally and be able to
apply your learning to your own work.
17SCHOLARSHIPS
The Melbourne Scholarships Program is one of the most comprehensive and generous in Australia.
With over 1200 scholarships available for new and current students – including domestic and
international students – there's likely to be at least one that you are eligible for.
For many of our undergraduate Benefits •• Have applied for a University of
scholarships we’ll assess your For domestic students: Melbourne undergraduate course via
eligibility when you apply for your course, VTAC for commencement in the year
so you don’t need to put in a separate •• HECS student contribution exemption following completion of an Australian
application. for the full duration of a Commonwealth Year 12 or IB.
Supported Place in an undergraduate •• Not have previously undertaken any
As well as starting out with a University degree and a concurrent diploma tertiary studies (excluding extension
scholarship behind you, there are several
•• Living allowance for the standard full- studies completed as part of a Year 12
prizes for academic achievement on offer
time duration of the undergraduate program).
for Biomedicine students through the
degree and concurrent diploma with a
School of Biomedical Sciences. Selection
value of:
Below, we’ve highlighted one of our The Melbourne Chancellorʼs Scholarship
•• $5000 per year if you completed
most prestigious scholarships for is awarded on the basis of merit and
high school in Victoria
school leavers, but you can check out guaranteed to all students who satisfy the
•• $10 000 per year if you completed undergraduate course prerequisites and:
what we have to offer and find the right
high school outside Victoria.
scholarship for you at:
•• Melbourne Global Scholars Award for •• Achieve an ATAR of at least 99.90, or
scholarships.unimelb.edu.au an approved period of overseas study •• Intend to undertake the Bachelor of
as an exchange or study abroad student Music and achieve an ATAR of at least
•• Guaranteed Commonwealth 99.85 and achieve an audition score
MELBOURNE of A+, or
Supported Place in a professional
CHANCELLOR’S masters degree Q if you meet the •• Are of Indigenous Australian descent
SCHOLARSHIP prerequisite and entry requirements and achieve an ATAR of at least 90.00.
for the masters.
The Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship Application
is awarded to talented undergraduate For international students: Eligible students who have applied for
students in recognition of their
admission to the University via VTAC will
outstanding academic achievement •• A 50 per cent tuition fee remission for
be automatically considered.
during their Australian Year 12 or the standard full-time duration of an
International Baccalaureate (IB). undergraduate degree Outcome
•• Melbourne Global Scholars Award for The first offers are made a few days after
You deserve the rewards
an approved period of overseas study the Victorian Year 12 ATAR results are
Would you like to begin your Bachelor of as an exchange or study abroad student released in December. Further offers
Biomedicine degree at the University with
•• Guaranteed international full fee place are made in January and February to
the security of knowing a graduate place
in a professional masters degreeQ if students who have completed the IB or
is reserved for you when you finish?
you meet the prerequisite and entry Year 12 outside Victoria.
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia requirements for the masters.
Scholarship offers do not represent
or are an Australian citizen studying
an Australian Year 12 or IB overseas, Eligibility an offer for admission to a University
To be considered for this scholarship, of Melbourne undergraduate degree.
you could be eligible for our Melbourne
you must: Course offers are made separately
Chancellor’s Scholarship.
through VTAC.
•• Be one of the following:
chancellorscholars.unimelb.edu.au
•• A domestic or international student
who completed an Australian Year
12 or the IB in Australia, or
•• An Australian citizen who
completed an Australian Year 12 or
the IB outside Australia.
Q Some exclusions apply. For a list of applicable courses, go to: chancellorscholars.unimelb.edu.au
18ACCESS
MELBOURNE
Access Melbourne is the University of Melbourne’s special entry and
equity program for domestic students.
Access Melbourne can help you gain a HOW TO APPLY
place in the Bachelor of Biomedicine, or
one of our other undergraduate degrees, Lodge a Special Entry Access Scheme
even if your ATAR is below the selection (SEAS) application via VTAC at
rank normally required for an offer vtac.edu.au for one or more of the
(subject to course prerequisites). You may following Access Melbourne categories:
also be eligible for guaranteed entry or an
•• Disadvantaged financial background
Access Scholarship.
•• Applicants from rural or isolated areas
We also have scholarships and grants •• Under-represented school
that can ease the financial load, and a
•• Difficult circumstances
housing program to get you securely
settled close to campus. •• Disability or medical condition
•• Non-English speaking background
In 2018, 30 per cent of our domestic
•• Recognition as an Indigenous
undergraduate students were eligible for Australian
Access Melbourne, and demonstrated
that, because of personal circumstances, •• Mature-age consideration
their ATAR was not fully reflective of their (non-school leaver entry pathway).
real potential.Q
GET A GUARANTEED
ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS PLACE
Approximately 200 Access Melbourne If you’re from a rural or isolated area, have
students every year also receive an a disadvantaged financial background or
allowance of $5000 per year (paid in are an Indigenous Australian, you could be
half-yearly instalments) for the normal, eligible for a guaranteed place.
full-time duration of the course, and
every Indigenous student who enrols in For 2018, the guaranteed ATAR for
Semester 1 2019 is guaranteed one of Biomedicine via Access Melbourne was
these scholarships. 92.00 (85.00 for Indigenous students).
Guaranteed ATARs for entry in 2019 will
We also offer a tuition waiver of up be published in June 2018 at:
to $30 500 for 10 high-achieving
Access Melbourne students per year. Plus, access.unimelb.edu.au
if you live in regional Victoria or interstate,
the University will reserve a place in a
residential facility close to our Parkville
PATHWAY TO
campus for the first year of your studies.W BIOMEDICINE
If you’re a domestic student, you could
be eligible for a guaranteed place in the
Bachelor of Biomedicine if you complete
the one-year Diploma in General Studies
course with an average score of 75. The
program, based at Dookie campus, gives
you the opportunity to study science,
commerce, design or agriculture. To be
eligible for the guarantee you must also
be eligible for Access Melbourne at the
time you apply for the diploma.
fvas.unimelb.edu.au/digs
Q Percentage is based on start-year intake.
W The offer does not include the cost of the accommodation. Places are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
19YOUR
CAREER
The Bachelor of Biomedicine •• Immunology – Infectious diseases,
provides the solid foundation diagnostics, molecular biology,
biotechnology, vaccinology, biosafety
necessary to prepare students for and regulation
health-related and other graduate
•• Microbiology and Immunology –
professional programs, as well as Infectious diseases, diagnostics,
specialised graduate research. molecular biology, biotechnology,
vaccinology, antimicrobial
chemotherapeutics, biosafety and
HEALTH SCIENCES regulation
Many Biomedicine graduates undertake •• Neuroscience – Drug development,
graduate study leading to professional neuropsychology, audiology,
careers in the health sciences. neurochemistry, brain imaging
•• Pathology – Pharmaceuticals,
military, biomedical and
A CAREER IN biotechnology consulting, research
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH •• Pharmacology – Drug development
You can also pursue a career in and testing, clinical trials, Alzheimer’s
biomedical research by undertaking a and AIDS research, sales, marine
research higher degree (masters or PhD). pharmacology
•• Physiology – CSIRO research, sports
A CAREER IN THE science, biomedical technician,
medico-scientific communication,
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES cardiac rehabilitation.
Depending on your major you could pursue
the following career opportunities:
A CAREER IN A
•• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology RELATED AREA
– Medical research, biotechnology,
agricultural and medical support With further study, the Bachelor of
industries, education Biomedicine can also lead to a career in:
•• Bioengineering Systems – •• Biomedical engineering
Clinical engineering, research and
•• Business and management
development in medical technology
•• Commercialisation of inventions
•• Biotechnology – Food technician
roles, forensic science, human •• Journalism
technology, agribusiness •• Law
•• Cell and Developmental Biology – •• Public service
Diagnostic laboratories, government •• Science communication
agencies, medico-legal industry
•• Teaching.
•• Genetics – Conservation, genetic
counselling, teaching, forensic
science, publishing
•• Human Structure and Function –
Hospital and university research,
scientific journalism, pharmaceutical
consultancy, teaching
20Trinity College
Foundation
Studies
Melbourne
InternationaI
Undergraduate
Scholarship
Bachelor of
Biomedicine,
major in
Pharmacology
Doctor of
Medicine
Intern, Royal
Melbourne
Hospital
Emma Chen (China)
was supported during
her Bachelor of
Biomedicine degree by a
Melbourne International
Undergraduate
Scholarship. Her studies
were enriched by a
three-month special
research scholarship to
Vanderbilt University in
Nashville, USA.
Emma, who majored in
Pharmacology, went on
to study the Doctor of
Medicine and then took
up an internship with the
Royal Melbourne Hospital.
“The basic science aspect
of the Pharmacology major
is a great foundation for
those who are research-
oriented, while the clinical
application side of it is the
perfect foundation for
those who are looking at
pursuing medicine."
21YOUR NEXT
STEPS
Secondary
school (VCE)
Bachelor of
Biomedicine,
major in
Neuroscience
Doctor of
Optometry
‘’Studying the Bachelor of
Biomedicine exposed me to a
variety of different areas in the
health sciences, which inspired
me to delve further into the
neural aspects of vision through
the graduate optometry
program.”
Kieren Do (Australia)
22Graduate study is an investment SPOTLIGHT ON Pathways based on university
in your future. Choose Melbourne, GRADUATE PATHWAYS performance only
and join the best and brightest Guaranteed pathways to graduate
FROM BIOMEDICINE study are available to all students who
students to pursue your passion
Doctor of Medicine (MD) complete their undergraduate degree at
and develop your career. The MD program provides advanced the University of Melbourne. Eligibility
clinical and academic training is based on your performance in your
that helps graduates differentiate undergraduate degree, and completion of
HONOURS themselves in their medical career as prerequisite subjects (if any).
Honours is a fourth year of study that well as face the challenges of a rapidly
draws together the theory and practical evolving healthcare sector. Through
skills you’ve gained in your undergraduate an innovative curriculum, students get MORE GRADUATE
degree. An honours year enables you to to enjoy interactions with world-class OPTIONS
develop research and professional skills bioscientists and clinicians in the best
teaching and learning facilities within the The University also offers a range of other
and explore your particular interest in
University and associated hospitals. graduate degrees outside the sciences
depth. It comprises an individual research
and health sciences fields, including:
project designed to extend your knowledge
and problem-solving skills, as well as Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
The DDS degree leads to registration as •• Executive Master of Arts
classes and assignments at an advanced
level. Honours can be a pathway to a a dentist with the Dental Practice Board •• Juris Doctor (Law)
research higher degree, such as a Masters in Australia and New Zealand. Through •• Master of Architecture
by Research or PhD. lectures, hands-on pre-clinical classes, a
research project and direct patient care, •• Master of Energy Systems
students will graduate with advanced •• Master of Journalism
GRADUATE STUDY knowledge of all aspects of oral healthcare
•• Master of Teaching
provision as well as advanced clinical skills.
We believe that personal satisfaction and •• Master of Urban Planning.
career success are inextricably linked.
That’s why we encourage you to become GUARANTEED ENTRY See pages 24–28 for some popular career
a master of your chosen field through pathways from Biomedicine. For a full list
specialist graduate study following your Pathways based on your secondary of our graduate degrees visit:
undergraduate degree. school and university performance Q
In addition to making you an coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au/grad
In the competitive global employment undergraduate course offer, the University
market, a graduate qualification sets can also guarantee you a place in the
you apart as someone who is looking to graduate course of your choice, so you’ll
advance and lead, backed by skills and have the added security of knowing a
knowledge to succeed. place is reserved for you. If you complete
secondary school in Australia, guaranteed
entry is available for most graduate
degrees, depending on the ATAR/notional
ATAR you achieve.
ATA R O F A guaranteed place in the graduate degree
99.90+ of your choice, subject to meeting the prerequisites.
The guarantee applies to our professional entry
masters degrees, including the University’s flagship
graduate degrees such as the Juris Doctor (Law), Doctor
of Medicine, Master of EngineeringW and Master of
Architecture.E
No minimum grade is required in your undergraduate
degree.
You may also be eligible for the Melbourne Chancellor’s
Scholarship for your undergraduate degree – see page 18.
ATA R O F You may be eligible for a range of other guarantees,
94.00– including for the Master of Teaching, Master of
99.85 International Relations and Master of Food Science.
To see all your options, go to:
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
Q The guaranteed entry pathways outlined on this page are available to domestic and international students who complete an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in
Australia in 2018. Eligible students must enrol in a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree immediately following Year 12, or be granted a deferral by the University.
W Domestic students applying for the Master of Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology who complete a University bachelors degree and meet course entry
requirements with a weighted average mark of at least 65% are guaranteed a CSP regardless of their ATAR.
E Some exclusions apply. For the list of applicable courses, see: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
23PATHWAYS TO
PROFESSIONAL
CAREERS
Did you know that, on MEDICINE DENTAL SURGERY OPTOMETRY
average, Australians with
a graduate degree earn
UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE
$26 000 more than those DEGREE DEGREE DEGREE
with an undergraduate
degree?Q And many With prerequisite subjects With prerequisite subjects With prerequisite subjects
employers prefer to
promote those with a 3 years 3 years 3 years
graduate qualification.
The Melbourne Model offers
GRADUATE DEGREE GRADUATE DEGREE GRADUATE DEGREE
a true graduate school
experience, with over 400
courses to choose from Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Dental Surgery Doctor of Optometry
including law, engineering,
medicine, architecture,
4 years 4 years 4 years
psychology and teaching –
just to name a few!
A professional graduate YOUR CAREER YOUR CAREER YOUR CAREER
degree can be a life-changing DoctorQ Dentist Optometrist
option, equipping you with
specialised cognitive and Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements
technical skills – and an • An undergraduate degree including • An undergraduate degree including • An undergraduate degree, or a
internationally recognised prerequisite studies in anatomy, the completion of prerequisite graduate diploma, master or PhD
qualification. physiology and biochemistry at studies in anatomy, physiology and degree, or equivalent, with studies
second-year level (or equivalent) biochemistry at second-year level to have been completed within
within 10 years of commencing the (or equivalent) within 10 years of 10 years of commencing the
Flexibility and choice are at Doctor of Medicine commencing the Doctor of Dental Doctor of Optometry, and
the heart of the Melbourne • Completion of the Graduate
Surgery
• Three subjects at level 2 or
Model. We’ve provided Australian Medical School • Completion of the Graduate level 3 (or equivalent) from one or
you with some examples Admissions Test (GAMSAT). Australian Medical School more relevant biological science
International students residing Admissions Test (GAMSAT). disciplines, with subjects to have
of popular pathways here, outside Australia at the time of International students residing been completed within 10 years
but these are just a small application may choose to take the overseas may choose to sit one of of commencing the Doctor of
sample of the hundreds of Medical College Admissions Test the following in place of the GAMSAT: Optometry, and
(MCAT) instead of the GAMSAT. US DAT, Canadian DAT, UK GAMSAT
undergraduate and graduate • Completion of the Graduate
or BMAT
• Shortlisted candidates will be Australian Medical School
study combinations you can invited for a multi-mini interview Admissions Test (GAMSAT).
mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/
follow. Which means you can degrees/doctor-of-dental-surgery
International students residing
ensure your pathway will set mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/ outside Australia at the time of
degrees/doctor-of-medicine application may choose to take the
you up to be the specialist that Medical College Admissions Test
employers need. Q Students complete a one-year internship (MCAT) or the Optometry Admission
following the Doctor of Medicine in order Test (OAT) (USA), instead of the
to obtain full registration as a doctor. GAMSAT.
To view our full suite of Doctors can choose to subsequently
undertake specialist training.
graduate courses, visit: mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/
degrees/doctor-of-optometry
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au/grad
Q Postgraduate Destinations 2015, Graduate Careers Australia.
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