Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Biomedicine in Immunology in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,048
(c. USD35,293.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Biomedicine program offers foundational courses along with 15 specialized majors, equipping students for diverse healthcare careers. Exclusive second and third-year subjects, designed specifically for Biomedicine students, integrate multiple biomedical disciplines to deepen understanding of human biology. Third-year courses shift focus toward clinical applications (Molecules to Malady) or population health (Frontiers in Biomedicine), synthesizing your entire Biomedicine experience. This degree serves as excellent preparation for medical school and health professions. Approximately one-third of graduates enter this university's Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, comprising over half of domestic MD admissions, while others pursue various graduate programs at Melbourne.
This specialization delivers comprehensive knowledge of Immunology, exploring our body's defense mechanisms. Students learn how immunological principles apply across biomedical fields, opening career paths in infectious disease control, diagnostic testing, biotech, vaccine development, and regulatory biosafety. The major also prepares students for advanced research in pathogens, immune-related diseases, and medical postgraduate studies. Prospective students should note this major includes hands-on laboratory work utilizing animal-derived materials and reagents.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification.
This is information for applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Applicants are selected according to academic merit, in the form of the ATAR or notional ATAR calculated by the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre. Courses which select primarily on ATAR will have minimum ATARs set in advance, and you can only be selected below this point if you have additional criteria to be considered.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 37
IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
50,048