Biomedicine

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Major details for:

Study mode: Part Time Full Time
Study mode: Full Time
Murdoch code: MJ-BMED

Major overview

Major in biomedicine and shape the future of healthcare

Biomedicine focuses on understanding human biology and disease, exploring how the body functions and what happens when normal processes are disrupted. The Biomedicine major within our Bachelor of Biomedical Science gives you the knowledge and practical skills to investigate health and disease at molecular, cellular and system levels.

Throughout your biomedicine studies, you’ll explore areas such as human biology, pathology, physiology and disease mechanisms. You’ll develop a strong scientific foundation while learning how medical research drives advances in diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Guided by leading academics, you’ll build analytical and laboratory skills while engaging with leading-edge research in biomedical science. You’ll gain insight into how discoveries in biomedicine contribute to improved health outcomes and inform clinical and research practice.

You’ll study at the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, a hub for clinical practice and research, with access to modern laboratories and facilities that reflect real-world environments. These spaces support hands-on learning and help you build practical skills using industry-standard techniques.

You can combine Biomedicine with another major in our flexible biomedical science degree, choosing from Biochemistry and Nutrition, Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics and Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology or Pharmacology and Toxicology, to expand your knowledge and broaden your health science career opportunities.

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3 reasons to study biomedicine at Murdoch University

Tailor your degree by combining Biomedicine with another biomedical science major to broaden your expertise and career opportunities.
Develop practical skills through hands-on laboratory work and research-informed learning guided by leading academics.
Build valuable industry and research connections through our world-class research centres, including the Health Futures Institute.

What you’ll learn

Understand human biology, anatomy and physiological systems.
Explore disease processes and the mechanisms behind human illness.
Analyse how biomedical research informs diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Develop laboratory skills for biomedical testing and analysis.
Interpret scientific data to support research and health outcomes.
Build research, communication and critical thinking skills for health science careers.

Murdoch was an incredibly diverse campus. I was exposed to cultures, beliefs and ways of living that I hadn’t had much exposure to before.

Charlotte, Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology and Nutrition
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Your future career in biomedicine

Study biomedicine and position yourself at the forefront of medical discovery, building the skills to understand disease, improve health outcomes and contribute to life-changing biomedical research. Your expertise can take you into roles across laboratories, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and research organisations, or set you on a pathway to further study in medicine or allied health.

Potential roles include:

Biomedical scientist
Research assistant
Laboratory technician
Clinical research coordinator
Pharmaceutical industry roles
Medical researcher

For more details about our Biomedicine major, download our information pack.

Start dates

Starting period	Location	Face to Face	Online	Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 1, 2028	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2028	Murdoch	Yes	No	No

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Starting period	Location	Face to Face	Online	Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2027	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 1, 2028	Murdoch	Yes	No	No
Semester 2, 2028	Murdoch	Yes	No	No

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Major Structure

Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.

To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.

How to Apply

Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.

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