Build skills to secure a career in the rapidly changing biomedical sciences
Biomedical Science is a field of study that seeks to understand the biological processes that underlie human health and disease. As the planet evolves, so too do human diseases and professionals who are able to keep up with the constantly emerging breakthroughs and changes in scientific areas such as immunology, microbiology, and emerging lab techniques are required in the field.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and specialisations in biomedical science designed to provide you with the knowledge you'll need to meet the future requirements of this fast-evolving field. Our long history of preparing adults for ever-evolving workplaces means that by studying biomedical science with us, you will gain a deep understanding of the technology, genomic sequencing, nanomedicine, precision medicine, imaging techniques, AI and machine learning, enabling you to keep pace with rapid advances in this discipline. You’ll learn from leading experts who are engaged in cutting-edge research, have a passion for teaching, and have the experience to help you secure your career in biomedical science.
The majority of our students choose online learning, where they become part of a community of adult learners who use their life and work experience to create practical networks for their future. On-campus learners can access housing, sporting and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
At UNE, you’ll acquire the skills required to thrive in the dynamic field of biomedical science, whichever area of the health sector you choose to work in. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the biomedical science courses and specialisations on offer at UNE.
Courses by study level
Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Be ready to adapt to the challenges of the rapidly changing world of science and technology with UNE's Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Our course is an ideal foundation if you are interested in health and medical research, or you are fascinated…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The Joint Medical Program (JMP) is a two stage five year program comprising of a Bachelor of Medical Science (stage one) and Doctor of Medicine (stage two), offered jointly in partnership by the University of Newcastle and the University of New…
- 5 years full-time
- JMP Semester 1
- On Campus
The world of medicine is rapidly advancing. UNE's innovative Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours course is Australia's first and only accredited undergraduate pharmacy degree and can be studied online, with intensive schools, as well as on…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Constant technological disruption and new discoveries in science influence every aspect of our lives, meaning that there has never been a better time than now to safeguard your future career with scientific knowledge and practical skills. With 20…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Studying the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws at UNE will equip you with an extensive portfolio of knowledge and skills to future proof your career. In this comprehensive program of study, you will develop contemporary skills in how to write…
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
In a rapidly changing world, there has never been a better time to expand your understanding of science and technology. UNE’s Bachelor of Scientific Studies is designed to provide you with broad scientific background to assist with future employment …
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Are you interested in studying science and want to explore the topics that interest you? UNE’s Diploma in Science is ideal if you are new to university study and want to get started in science, or if you wish to develop a foundation of skills and…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Develop specialised subject knowledge in the rapidly changing world of health and medical science and undertake a research project in your area of interest with UNE’s Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours. Designed for students who have…
- 1 year full-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- On Campus
Contribute to world class research by completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE. Position yourself with advanced scientific knowledge in an era of rapid change. Our honours course goes beyond the normal practical and field training and…
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
In the rapidly changing world of science and technology, it has never been more important to refine and expand your expertise. UNE's Graduate Certificate in Science, flexibly delivered online or on campus, gives you the opportunity to complete…
- 0.5 years full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Whether you want to upgrade your expertise or pivot to another scientific speciality, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Science allows you to hone your skills and future fit your career. Flexibly delivered, and with a wide range of majors in diverse…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
- On Campus
With a wide range of majors in both the pure and applied sciences, UNE's Master of Scientific Studies provides you with specialised training in your chosen scientific discipline. Do you want to be able to respond to constant technological…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- On Campus
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
Understanding and discovery in science drives advancement, providing solutions to the world's health, environmental, agricultural and technological challenges. UNE's Master of Science allows you to study flexibly, to gain expertise and…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
Why study with us?
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The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.
Greg KemmettFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Biomedical Science
With demand for health professionals strong and rising, UNE’s biomedical science study offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes to the health industry. Strengthen your position as a leader in health and disease research and prevention. Explore your options now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's expert biomedical academics and develop the skills to diagnose, analyse and treat diseases. Use emerging tech and research techniques and be future-fit for a career in the rapidly changing field of scientific research. Be…
Benefit from UNE's expert biomedical academics and develop the skills to diagnose, analyse and treat diseases. Use emerging tech and research techniques and be future-fit for a career in the rapidly changing field of scientific research. Be ready for changes in data usage and precision medicine.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's expert biomedical science educators will help you develop a deep understanding of the body and how it works then teach you how to analyse, diagnose and treat disease so you are future-fit for a career in the world of medical science.…
UNE's expert biomedical science educators will help you develop a deep understanding of the body and how it works then teach you how to analyse, diagnose and treat disease so you are future-fit for a career in the world of medical science. Secure your position in a changing global environment.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's established reputation in chemistry and develop the practical lab skills and the theoretical and analytical skills to have an impact in the rapidly changing world of chemistry; a field set to see advances in instrumentation,…
Benefit from UNE's established reputation in chemistry and develop the practical lab skills and the theoretical and analytical skills to have an impact in the rapidly changing world of chemistry; a field set to see advances in instrumentation, tech, sustainability and global collaboration.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of GeoScience | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Australia's ageing population requires more specialists in the fast-paced field of medical pathology. UNE's expertise will help you develop the knowledge of biology and physiology that you will need to explore growing areas such as…
Australia's ageing population requires more specialists in the fast-paced field of medical pathology. UNE's expertise will help you develop the knowledge of biology and physiology that you will need to explore growing areas such as bioinformatics, personalised medicine, and medical genetics.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Drug development is becoming increasingly complex, raising demand for medicinal chemistry graduates. The experts at UNE will help you to develop the laboratory skills and chemical knowledge needed to discover and improve medications, and contribute…
Drug development is becoming increasingly complex, raising demand for medicinal chemistry graduates. The experts at UNE will help you to develop the laboratory skills and chemical knowledge needed to discover and improve medications, and contribute to growing fields such as personalised medicine.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Growing recognition of the importance of mental health is driving demand for neuroscience specialists. Future-fit yourself with cutting-edge knowledge of brain imaging, diagnostic criteria and the brain-behaviour relationship. Learn from the…
Growing recognition of the importance of mental health is driving demand for neuroscience specialists. Future-fit yourself with cutting-edge knowledge of brain imaging, diagnostic criteria and the brain-behaviour relationship. Learn from the renowned experts in our Brain Behaviour Research Group.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Master of Neuroscience | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Master of Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Master of Neuroscience and Education | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Education | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
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Careers in Biomedical Science
By studying biomedical science with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to understand, diagnose, treat and help prevent human diseases and secure positions in a wide range of careers and industries. With the need for technical expertise set to rise, professionals with flexible skillsets in biomedical science can find work in a variety of settings.
- Biomedical researcher
Conduct medical research in laboratory settings to better understand, diagnose, treat and prevent human diseases. - Medical laboratory technologist
Test and analyse a variety of biological specimens in a lab. - Biotech scientist
Study biology and develop products and technologies based on research. - Clinical research associate
Set up, coordinate and supervise clinical trials/studies. - Healthcare science associate
Work to help with the assessment and diagnosis of disease and illness. - Biomedical engineer
Design and develop solutions to problems in biology and medicine, such as medical devices. - Science writer
Write articles for the media or explanatory texts to educate others. Create informative/instructional material for users of medical products. - Medical science liaison
Act as an advocate and educator for a pharmaceutical company.
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