A Rewarding and Productive Career

If you enjoy science and its practical application, a degree in Biomedical Science could be your passport to a satisfying and productive career. By studying science at the University of Canberra you will learn how the human body functions, at a molecular, cellular and whole body level, in both health and disease and the application of this knowledge to real life situations.

Diverse Career Destinations

Our courses prepare you for a range of exciting careers in local, state or federal government, in hospitals and health clinics, in industry or in support of community-led health initiatives.
Many of our graduates go on to further study for a particular career, such as Medicine or Pharmacy, or to become a qualified research scientist (Masters and PhD) in a particular field.

State of the Art Laboratories

Laboratory study is a prominent feature of this course. During the degree, you will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for hands-on experience with the techniques and equipment you will later use in the workplace. We also have well established links with government agencies, teaching hospitals and industries such as biotechnology companies.

Learn from the Very Best

The academic staff members of the Biomedical Science Discipline are either leading researchers or leading practitioners in the health sciences and related professions. Many are research fellows funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia’s premier medical research funding agency.
Staff collaborate through contract work and consultancy with hospitals, government, industry and community groups. This creates unparalleled connections to potential employers.

Exciting Degree Programs

Our courses provide you with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to learning that will prove to be of great value in choosing and developing a career in medicine, medical research, or the allied health sciences such as physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, veterinary science, or pharmacy. Our degrees prepare you to capitalize on exciting, dynamic and challenging career opportunities in an ever expanding field of medical knowledge.

Degree programs are offered in Medical Science, Human Biology and Pharmaceutical Science.