Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours)

Course overview

Contribute to advances in health and scientific discovery with an honours degree in biomedical research.

This degree is for high-ATAR students who aspire to careers in biomedical science research.

Career outcomes

Life scientists jobs across Australia are projected to grow by 17% by 2034.¹

Careers

• Biomedical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Researcher / research assistant
• Medical communication
• Biomedical sales

Industries

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutics
• Medical diagnostic
• Hospital and medical
• Biomedical technology and product development
• Tertiary education

¹Source: Jobs and Skills Australia.

Hear from our students

"My degree cohort is very small, creating a unique learning experience. The attention and support we receive from coordinators and supervisors is unparalleled. This has also created many opportunities for myself and my peers, such as international study tours and experiences, as well as undertaking research in prestigious labs at the cutting edge of science."

Kinta Pinchin-Yamada
Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours)

Course structure

In your first year, you will study course-specific units and interprofessional units with students from other health sciences disciplines.

From your second year, you’ll study your chosen major, either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science. You'll also develop skills in experimental design, statistical analysis, data management, critical interpretation, scientific writing and ethics.

During your studies, you’ll gain practical experience with biomedical industry and research collaborations. You'll also participate in a research roadshow in research settings (such as laboratories and clinical trial sites) and have opportunities for extracurricular activities that further develop your research skills.

In your final year, you’ll complete a full-year research program in the laboratory of an approved university, research institute or industry site.

Detailed course structure and unit information

For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.

Customise your degree

Choose to major in either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science.

Entry requirements

To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:

• course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
• any course-specific requirements
• English language requirement.

Minimum ATAR entry required
This course requires you to achieve a minimum ATAR/selection rank to be considered for entry, but does not guarantee selection.

Entry pathways

Course-specific requirements

You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.

Study credit and support

You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.

Get credit towards your degree

You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.

Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.

Special consideration

If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.

Check if you’re eligible for special consideration.

Additional information