Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical Biotechnology) in Melbourne Australia | Deakin University
Deakin University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,000
(c. USD30,830.62)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Medical biotechnology harnesses living cells and cellular components to create pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tools for disease treatment and prevention. This program offers comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental sciences driving biotech innovations in healthcare. Students explore the evolution of medical therapies, from early treatments to modern regenerative medicine and advanced diagnostic technologies like nanotechnology, while examining related ethical considerations. The curriculum covers business aspects such as risk assessment, financing, and regulatory compliance specific to the biotech sector. As a pivotal field tackling worldwide health issues, medical biotechnology contributes to vaccine development, precision medicine, and therapies for conditions including cancer and genetic diseases. Graduates pursue careers in biopharmaceuticals and medical research, specializing in personalized medicine and developing targeted treatments for various illnesses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
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 subjects
Units 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 EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
To 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
IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - 69 with Writing 21
TOEFL PBT - 550 with Writing 4.5
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25
Tuition
AUD
44,000