Course Overview

About This Course

If your passion lies with both science and the law, this combined degree allows you to pursue both fields and gain a unique qualification enabling you to stand out in the workforce. Uncover the mysteries of how the body works, what happens when it goes wrong - and why - in biomedical science and develop a strong understanding of the molecular, cellular, anatomical, and physiological processes that occur. In law, explore the areas of criminal law, property, climate law, corporate law and more, gaining a legal qualification for the purposes of admission to legal practice in Australia. You may also have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience through internships and work placements. You will graduate with career-ready experiences, strong foundational knowledge, and broader employment opportunities from completing two degrees in just four years.

The Bond University Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws program will equip you with foundational skills in the highly respected areas of science and law. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre-Health Professional Major) provides you with the ideal undergraduate foundation for a career in the health sciences. The program develops your knowledge in the molecular, cellular, anatomical and physiological processes of the human body and prepares you for graduate entry programs such as medicine and the allied health professions. The Bachelor of Laws prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Bachelor of Laws provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

14 University Drive, ROBINA, QLD 4226

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program.
Prospective students are encouraged to learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about their capacity to undertake the program.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have career-ready experiences, strong foundational knowledge, and broader employment opportunities from completing two degrees. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre-Health Professional Major) prepares graduates for graduate entry programs such as medicine and the allied health professions. The Bachelor of Laws prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. Graduates may also pursue specialisations such as pharmaceutical law. If interested in practising law, Bond offers the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) which is the pathway to admission as a legal professional.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AIMS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws at Bond University?

The combined degree takes 4 years (12 semesters) to complete. With Bond's three-semester-per-year timetable, students can complete both the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Laws in just four years and launch their career sooner.

What majors are available in the Biomedical Science component of the degree?

Students can choose one of two majors: Pre-Health/Professional, or Laboratory/Research. The Pre-Health/Professional major includes the subject Health Communication and provides a choice of two discipline elective subjects from the fields of nutrition, exercise and sports science, psychology, and health innovation. The Laboratory/Research major includes training in advanced bioscience lab and molecular diagnostic techniques, plus the opportunity to undertake a two-semester individual research project.

Is the Bachelor of Laws recognised for admission to legal practice in Australia?

Yes, the Bachelor of Laws is recognised for admission to legal practice in Australia. If students are interested in practising law, Bond also offers the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP), which is the pathway to admission as a legal professional.

What subjects will I study in the first two years of the combined degree?

In the first year, students will complete three core university subjects providing essential skills in critical thinking, communication, leadership and more. Within the first two years, students will complete foundational law subjects as well as seven foundational Biomedical Science subjects in areas of cell biology, anatomy, and physiology.

What practical opportunities are available in this combined degree program?

Students may gain valuable practical experience through internships and work placements. The program provides access to state-of-the-art facilities including research and science laboratories and the Legal Skills Centre. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Bond's outstanding mooting program to develop advocacy skills and gain practical legal experience while studying.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $82,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $82,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Medical Laboratory ScientistResearch ScientistBiomedical ScientistClinical Research AssociatePathology Technician / Scientist

Key Skills

Laboratory techniques including microscopy, cell culture, and PCRAnalysis and interpretation of medical and diagnostic laboratory dataResearch design, experimental methodology, and scientific reportingCritical thinking and evidence-based problem-solvingUnderstanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology

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