Bachelor of Biomedical Science
at Murdoch University, Western Australia.
A three-year biomedical science degree at Murdoch Perth, new in 2026 (replacing biomedical majors in the Bachelor of Science, 70.00 in 2025). Ranks shown are for the biomedicine major; microbiology and immunology was 80.00. Murdoch has no subject prerequisites beyond English competence; any listed subjects are recommendations only.
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 Murdoch 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 | 70.00 | tisc.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 TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students choose from six majors: biochemistry and nutrition, biomedicine, clinical laboratory science, genetics and biotechnology, microbiology and immunology, or pharmacology and toxicology, with the option of a double major. The degree covers cell biology, medical microbiology, immunology, molecular genetics, biomedical physiology and pathology, with extensive hands-on laboratory classes.
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 Australian Clinical Labs and Sonic Healthcare, and research roles at the Garvan, WEHI and QIMR Berghofer.
- Many alumni progress into graduate medicine, dentistry and physiotherapy or into research Honours and PhD study.
Typical first jobs
- Medical-laboratory or pathology assistant
- Research assistant in a hospital or research institute
- Clinical-trials coordinator or assistant
- Quality or laboratory technician in biotech or diagnostics
- Scientific or medical sales and technical support
- Pathway student into graduate medicine or research Honours
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $68,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in laboratories, biotechnology and health research, or continue to Honours or graduate-entry health programs. Murdoch also offers a Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed biology and chemistry and like lab work
- People aiming at graduate medicine or biomedical research
- Detail-oriented learners comfortable with heavy content loads
- Those who can handle exam-intensive, science-based assessment
- Students curious about how disease and the body work
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike chemistry, biology or laboratory work
- People wanting a directly vocational degree with immediate licensing
- Those who prefer essay-based or qualitative study
- Students unwilling to commit to further study for clinical careers
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Murdoch University website and on TISC before applying.