Course overview
Contribute to advances in health and scientific discovery with an honours degree in biomedical research.
You’ll customise your studies by choosing to major in either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science.
This degree is for high-ATAR students who aspire to careers in biomedical science research.
Career outcomes
Life scientists jobs across Australia are projected to grow by more than 19% by 2035.¹
Careers
- Biomedical scientist/researcher
- Biotechnologist
- Medical communication
- Biomedical sales
Industries
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutics
- Medical diagnostic
- Hospital and medical
- Biomedical technology and product development
- Tertiary education
¹Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Why study at Curtin?
Work experience
Complete a full-year research program in your final year within the laboratory of an approved university, research institute or industry research site.
Specialist pathways
Learn the biological processes that underpin a person’s health in the Discovery Bioscience major, or study emerging therapies in the Clinical Medical Science major.
Industry links
Undertake project units that have strong industry and research collaboration and take part in a research roadshow visiting laboratories and clinical site trials.
Hear from our students
"I have a love for science, particularly chemistry and human biology, and this course enables me to increase my knowledge in these areas. There’s a good balance of theory and practical learning. The course is also not too narrowly focused, and I don’t have to decide my major until my second year."
Ruby Gilroy
Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours)
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In your first year, you will study course-specific units and interprofessional units with students from other health sciences disciplines.
From your second year, you’ll study your chosen major – either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science. You'll also develop skills in experimental design, statistical analysis, data management, critical interpretation, scientific writing and ethics.
During your studies, you’ll gain practical experience with the biomedical industry and with research collaborations. You'll also have opportunities to tour research settings and participate in extracurricular activities that further your research skills.
In your final year, you’ll complete a full-year research program in the laboratory of an approved university, research institute or industry site.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Customise your degree
Choose to major in either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science.
Discovery Bioscience
This major explores the advances in knowledge of the biological processes that underpin human health. Topics include genomics, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics, and the application of new technologies.
Clinical Medical Science
This major explores clinical biosciences and emerging therapies through topics such as population and personalised medicine, and clinical trials. You’ll gain a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, immunology and regenerative medicine.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
I am an domestic student
See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
90
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
12
HKDSE
23
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
35
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
80
WAUFP (CPS)
70
India (CBSE and ISC) %
82.5%
India (HSC) %
85%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
12
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$43,658*
Total indicative course fee
$174,632*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$48,022*
Total indicative course fee
$192,088*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.Ìý
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
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Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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