Find the human body fascinating? Study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at ACU and you’ll learn about the cause, nature, progression, and consequences of diseases, understand how they are diagnosed, and explore research aimed at their prevention and treatment. You'll also gain laboratory experience in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. You will have the opportunity to complete a major in physiological pharmacology or a minor in pharmacology by enrolling in this degree.

Professional experience

You will be required to complete 60 hours of community engagement and up to 105 hours of industry immersion.

Work placement

In biomedical science there are opportunities throughout the third year of the program to undergo up to 105 hours of industry immersion to develop knowledge and skills related to biomedical science careers.

Your workplace learning will require you to address an issue or problem of a biomedical or related nature over the course of your immersion experience. The problem will be defined in consultation with your Unit Coordinator and the industry contact, and you will undertake exploratory work to find a solution or answer to address the issue.

Previously, students have experienced placements in medical research centres and labs, such as Tom Mandel Islet Transplant Program and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and pharmaceutical companies, such as Bayer.

During placements, students have been involved in a variety of tasks such as managing and operating sensitive scientific equipment (e.g. PET scanners and microtome), they have conducted histology techniques on various types of tissues, sample preparation and embedding. Students have honed their communication skills for the purpose of scientific writing and consumer medical information.