Bachelor Of Biomedicine in Victoria University, Australia

Bachelor Of Biomedicine in Victoria University

Overview

Gain a strong foundation for a career in medicine or allied health with a Bachelor of Biomedicine at Victoria University, Melbourne.

This course prepares you for entry into postgraduate medicine and other postgraduate courses such as physiotherapy, pharmacy and dietetics. It includes essential physiology, anatomy and biochemistry prerequisites. You’ll also learn up-to-date information on disease and medical applications.

Our Bachelor of Biomedicine has a particular focus on the role of exercise and nutrition in medicine. You’ll design and analyse research methods and findings. You’ll undertake a research project that can provide a platform to begin a research degree.

New specialised units cover topics including:

• bioinformatics
• medical imaging
• exercise in medicine.

This course will ensure you have broadly applicable science knowledge, and are ready for postgraduate study.

Practical learning

Studying at VU involves a blend of theoretical and experiential learning. You’ll benefit from our three-way partnership at the Centre of Health, Research and Education (CHRE) with University of Melbourne and Western Health at the Sunshine Hospital. In third year, you’ll undertake a research project with a clinical and/or research team. This will allow you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice in the laboratory simulated learning environments, and community and industry settings.

You’ll also learn through practical scenarios (including workplaces and community settings) where you’ll apply the fundamentals of medical techniques.

Careers in biomedicine

You will be ready to enter the workforce in a variety of fields including:

• research in the medical sector
• research in exercise or nutrition sciences
• medical and diagnostic application services.

Job titles & salaries

Examples of job titles and average annual salaries in Australia are:

• medical technician - $50,908 
• medical laboratory scientist - $81,484 
• medical diagnostic radiographer - $89,336

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of biomedicine, including physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, pathophysiology, genetics and biostatistics.
• Critically apply biomedicine theoretical knowledge to practical situations in simulated learning environments, using current therapeutic approaches and exercise regimes for the treatment of chronic diseases.
• Evaluate current advances in medical interventions/therapeutics to investigate and propose solutions to global contemporary, emerging and future-oriented issues in biomedicine.
• Select and review research literature, critically analyse data and conceptually map the principles of scientific research and experimental design.
• Apply ethical and safe practice in all aspects of research and laboratory based work.
• Communicate information in oral and written forms to a range of associates including supervisors, peers, research teams; community and industry partners.
• Reflect on their own learning and career goals and the development of strategies for achieving them.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal