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Course Overview
Develop the legal judgement and scientific understanding to navigate the ethical and regulatory challenges shaping the future of health with La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine.
In this double degree, you will build a strong foundation in Australian law while developing an understanding of the science of health. You'll study legal principles, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution alongside biomedical science, learning how scientific discoveries, biotechnology, genomics, AI and medical innovation are shaped by legal, ethical and regulatory responsibilities. You'll learn to translate scientific evidence into ethical and legally sound decisions across health, research and innovation settings.
Gain practical experience through laboratory-based learning, scientific investigation, research projects and applied legal experiences that connect biomedical knowledge with legal and ethical analysis. Apply your learning to real-world health and innovation challenges while developing the analytical, ethical and communication skills to translate scientific evidence into ethical and legally sound decisions.
By studying the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine, you will learn how to:
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Student Information
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Duration
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Eligibility
Domestic students:
Recent secondary education (Year 12)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Selection rank adjustments
VCE: A study score of 35 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities, Legal Studies, any Biology, Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Additional selection information
International students:
Recent secondary education (Year 12)
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
English language requirements
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
Graduate with the legal judgement and scientific understanding to navigate the ethical and regulatory challenges shaping the future of health. Possible careers include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Academic Integrity Module
Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Burden of Disease
Dispute Resolution
Foundations of Biomedical Science
Legal Institutions and Methods
Molecular Genetics
Molecules, Genes and Cells
Principles of Criminal Law
Principles of Public Law
Applications of Chemistry
Contract Law A
Contract Law B
Human Structure and Function
Principles of Constitutional Law
Principles of Tort Law
Foundations of Property Law
Human Developmental Anatomy
Human Physiology 1
Human Physiology 2
Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Real Property Law
Statutory Interpretation
Anatomy of the Trunk Wall & Upper Limb
Career Options and Professional Identity
Civil Procedure
Evidence and Criminal Procedure
Infections, Pandemics and Epidemics
Medical Microbiology
Principles of Administrative Law
Company Law
Principles of Equity and Trusts
Chemistry Foundations
General Principles of Chemistry
Legal Practice and Conduct
Legal Practice and Conduct Clinical Placement
Law Internship B
Legal Research Project
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine is a combined double degree offered at La Trobe University, allowing students to study both law and biomedicine concurrently. However, the specific course details, curriculum, and entry requirements were not available on the page at the time of retrieval.
La Trobe University is an Australian University registered with TEQSA (PRV12132) and holds CRICOS Provider number 00115M, with multiple campus locations across Victoria and beyond, though specific campus addresses for this course were not listed on the retrieved page.
La Trobe University does offer scholarships, including international scholarships, as indicated by the scholarships section on their website. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the La Trobe scholarships page for specific eligibility and application details relevant to their chosen course.
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