Bachelor of Biomedical Science
at Monash University, Victoria.
Monash's undergraduate medical science degree for school leavers is the three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Clayton (the Bachelor of Medical Science is only awarded within Monash's medicine program). VCE prerequisites are study scores of at least 25 in any English and in Chemistry, plus 22 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (or 25 in General Mathematics or Physics).
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 Monash 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 | 91.05 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 90.00 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 90.65 | 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
Majors include anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, genetics, human biology, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, neurobiology, pathology and pathophysiology. Free electives allow further biomedical study or majors and minors from across the university. Laboratory classes run in the Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building, which includes a dedicated anatomy teaching space.
Placement and industry experience
Students can apply for the elective BME2032 Biomedical industry based learning, a short workplace project with an industry partner.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as medical-laboratory scientists, clinical-trial coordinators and research assistants in hospital pathology departments.
- Common destinations include diagnostic-laboratory roles at pathology providers such as Australian Clinical Labs and Sonic Healthcare, and research roles at institutes such as WEHI, the Hudson Institute or the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.
- Many alumni progress into graduate medicine, dentistry and physiotherapy or into research Honours and PhD study.
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 can apply for Monash Medicine (Graduate Entry) and, with specified units, the Monash Doctor of Physiotherapy; entry to both is competitive. Others continue to Honours and research or work in laboratory, health and biotechnology roles.
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
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Biomedical Science as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at Monash
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Monash University website and on VTAC before applying.