Bachelor of Biomedical Science
at Federation University Australia, Victoria.
Federation's medical science degree is the three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Berwick, Gippsland, Mount Helen (Ballarat) and online (ranks shown are for Berwick; Gippsland's 2026 figure was 71.30). Federation's guaranteed ATAR for 2027 entry is 65. VCE prerequisites are a study score of at least 20 in any English and at least 20 in any mathematics or any science.
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 FedUni 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 | 60.15 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 60.05 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 60.30 | 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 anatomy, pathophysiology and genetic sciences, with topics ranging from lifespan nutrition and food microbiology to metabolism and applied biochemistry. The degree covers the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry prerequisites that some graduate medical schools require.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in biomedical research, laboratory technology, medical sales and pharmaceutical roles.
- Some 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
Graduates work in biomedical research, laboratory technology, medical sales and pharmaceuticals, or apply for graduate-entry medicine (entry is not guaranteed).
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 Federation University Australia website and on VTAC before applying.