Course Overview

About This Course

Become a health leader, improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations alike. Get ready to shape the future of healthcare with a degree in health and biomedical sciences from Adelaide University. Learn how the human body works in sickness and in health. Discover the causes, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Explore ways to optimise patient outcomes. Develop the knowledge and skills to lead scientific discoveries. With a predicted global shortage of 10 million health workers by 2030, there's never been a more critical time to join this rewarding field. Learn from world-leading academics on the forefront of scientific discovery and emerging technologies. Explore simulated environments to practise and hone your skills. Gain a broad understanding of human health across various disciplines and tailor your studies to your chosen career path. Complete practical placements aligned to your interests and acquire the knowledge and skills to make a real, lasting impact in health and care. Graduate ready to work in either clinical or research settings.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Adelaide

132 Grenfell St, Adelaide, SA 5000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements were listed on the available pages. Please contact the Future Students Team at start@adelaide.edu.au or call +61 8 8313 7335 for detailed entry requirement information.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduate ready to work in either clinical or research settings. You may find yourself developing vaccines, performing diagnostic testing, or conducting laboratory research to solve global health challenges.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do after graduating from a health and biomedical sciences degree at Adelaide University?

Graduates are ready to work in either clinical or research settings. You may find yourself developing vaccines, performing diagnostic testing, or conducting laboratory research to solve global health challenges.

Are there online study options available in the health and biomedical sciences area?

Yes, in addition to on-campus options, Adelaide University also offers a suite of 100% online programs in health and biomedical sciences, including degrees such as the Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Community Health, Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise), and Bachelor of Health Service Management.

What practical experience will I gain during my studies?

Students can explore simulated environments to practise and hone their skills, and complete practical placements aligned to their interests to acquire the knowledge and skills to make a real, lasting impact in health and care.

Who are the academics teaching in the health and biomedical sciences programs?

You will learn directly from industry-connected, world-class academics who are on the forefront of scientific discovery and emerging technologies.

What majors are available in the Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences?

The Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences is available with majors in Biochemistry, Clinical Trials, Genetics, Medical Science, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, Public Health, and Reproductive and Childhood Health, all delivered on campus with intake dates in February and July.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level — Intern / PGY1 (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career — Resident / Registrar (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $160,000 per year

Mid-Level — GP / Junior Specialist (5-10 years)AUD $160,000 to $300,000 per year

Career Paths

Intern / Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) DoctorResident Medical Officer (RMO)General Practitioner (GP)Rural GeneralistEmergency Medicine Physician

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosis and patient assessmentMedical history taking and physical examinationEvidence-based clinical reasoning and decision-makingPharmacology and safe prescribing practicesProcedural and surgical skills

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