Bachelor of Biomedical Science
at Deakin University, Victoria.
Deakin's undergraduate medical science degree is the three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Burwood and Geelong Waurn Ponds (ranks shown are for Burwood; Waurn Ponds' 2026 figure was 71.65). VCE prerequisite is a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL (or 25 in EAL).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Deakin Bachelor of Biomedical Science for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80.25 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 80.00 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 80.05 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through VTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students study human biology and disease mechanisms at molecular, cellular and systems levels. Majors include biomedical science (anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, physiology), cellular biomedicine, environmental health, infection and immunity, medical biotechnology, medical genomics and pharmaceutical science.
Placement and industry experience
Students can take credit-bearing work-integrated learning placements, alongside industry projects, capstone team projects and fieldwork.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in biomedical research, laboratory, diagnostic and health-industry roles.
- Many use the degree as a pathway to graduate-entry medicine or allied health master's degrees.
- Others continue into Honours and research degrees.
Typical first jobs
- Medical laboratory scientist trainee in hospital pathology
- Clinical-trial coordinator at a hospital or CRO
- Research assistant at WEHI, Burnet, Hudson or Florey institutes
- Diagnostic-laboratory technician at Australian Clinical Labs or Sonic
- Pharmaceutical sales or medical liaison representative
- Quality and regulatory officer at a medical-device or pharma company
- Pathway to graduate-entry medicine, dentistry or physiotherapy
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
High performers can continue to Honours or a coursework master's, then research degrees. Graduates also apply for graduate-entry medicine and allied health programs.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked biology and chemistry in VCE
- Patient lab workers who follow protocols carefully
- Students targeting graduate medicine or dentistry
- Readers comfortable with scientific journals
- Self-starters who pursue summer research scholarships
It is probably not for you if
- Students unsure about lab-based work
- Those who dislike final exams or memorisation-heavy subjects
- People wanting direct registration to practise on graduation
- Students who prefer humanities-style essay work
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Deakin University website and on VTAC before applying.