Bachelor of Biomedical Science

About this programme

You will have a high degree of course flexibility with the option to select a major and two minor areas of study that align with your interests, and prepare you for areas of emerging priority and employment. The course has very large practical focus; you will be in the laboratory from week one and working on real biomedical and scientific problems throughout the course. You may also complete studies in complementary areas from across the university including behavioural science, law, mathematics, engineering, business, nutrition and physical activity, criminology and policing, journalism and Indigenous Knowledges. You will learn from leading researchers from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, the Translational Research Institute and partner research facilities at major Brisbane hospitals. QUT researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries in cancer biology, infectious diseases, tissue engineering and vaccine development. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to develop industry-relevant practical skills and use cutting-edge technology in modern and well-equipped laboratories. Biomedical scientists study how the body works, investigate how disease or injury interferes with normal function, and develop new treatment strategies that help restore function. Skilled in using a variety of cutting-edge technologies, biomedical scientists have been responsible for major health advances including the development of vaccines, antibiotics and stem cell therapies.