Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)
La Trobe University
CRICOS provider number: 00115M TEQSA provider ID: PRV12132
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
In our pre-medicine Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) you’ll combine the fields of physiology, pharmacology and biochemistry. You’ll learn about the human body, its structure and functions. This includes understanding how disease manifests and how drug strategies are used to treat disease.
This course is a guaranteed pathway into the graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway)* offered by the University of Melbourne in Shepparton, for regional and rural students intending to practice medicine in a regional or rural location.
*The University of Melbourne guarantees students who graduate from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science(Medical) with a 70 weighted average mark (WAM) a place in the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) in Shepparton.
Your studies will be held on our regional campuses in Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga.
Successful applicants are unable to defer their place in this course.
Areas of study
Biomedical science.
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study pathways: Subjects studied in this course meet the admission criteria defined by the University of Melbourne for the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway)*.
*The University of Melbourne guarantees students who graduate from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) with a 70 weighted average mark (WAM) a place in the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) in Shepparton.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Minimum ATAR: 80.00 (ie adjustment factors not included). Applicants with higher education study require a minimum ATAR of 80.00 (ie adjustment factors not included) or GPA 5.11+ in a degree award qualification based on a minimum of 1.00 equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL), whichever is higher.
Note: Previous secondary and post-secondary studies must have been undertaken within the last 10 years.
Geographical Classification: To be eligible applicants must have resided (according to principal home address) for at least 5 years consecutively, or 10 years cumulatively,in areas classified by the Modified Monash Model (2019) as MM2 to MM7 since birth and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in an area classified as MM2 to MM7.
Rurality form: All applicants must complete and submit the online Rurality form by no later than 5pm AEDT Friday 1 November 2024. In addition, current year 12 applicants must also submit a School Endorsement Form.
Applicants must provide:
- Provide evidence to demonstrate that they have resided for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in remoteness areas classified by the Modified Monash Model (2019) as MM2 to MM7 since birth (according to principal home address) and preferably have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school in MM2 to MM7.
- Complete the Rurality statements – demonstrating your commitment to community.
- Submit academic transcripts.
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): Applicants offered an MMI will be sent an email in mid November detailing the interview process and are required to attend interviews in early December or early January. The MMI will consist of situational questions focusing on advocacy, collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, ethical reasoning, motivation, and regional identification. The applicant must demonstrate adequate communication skills at the MMI.
Prerequisites
One of English Advanced (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Admission criteria
All applicants
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website. Details include important information regarding the selection process for this course.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria.
Equity adjustments apply. Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an EAS application may provide support for your course application and increase your selection rank by up to four points.
Regional Adjustment applies: Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as Monash Modified Model (2019) MM3 will receive a 5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM4 to MM5 will receive a 12.5 ATAR point adjustment. Applicants with a principal home address in a location classified as MM6 to MM7 will receive a 15 ATAR point adjustment. This adjustment will be applied when determining applicants offered a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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