Bachelor of Biomedical Science
at The University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
The University of Newcastle's undergraduate medical science degree is the three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Callaghan. The assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced and Chemistry; Biology and Physics are recommended. Medicine itself is taught through the separate Joint Medical Program.
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 UoN 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 | 70.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 61.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 70.65 | uac.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 UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Study areas are anatomy, biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, experimental design and analysis, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, pathophysiology, pharmacology, physiology and reproduction. Students use the medical sciences precinct's specialised laboratories and complete a career-ready placement in the final year. Honours is available as an additional year.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete a career-ready placement in their final year and work in specialised teaching laboratories in the medical sciences precinct.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in biomedical research, laboratory and health-industry roles.
- Many use the degree as a pathway to graduate-entry medicine or allied health master's degrees.
- Honours and a PhD lead to biomedical research careers.
Typical first jobs
- Medical laboratory scientist at hospital pathology departments
- Research assistant at universities, hospital research institutes and CSIRO
- Diagnostic laboratory officer at private pathology providers
- Clinical trials coordinator at pharma, biotech and academic hospitals
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Quality assurance officer in food, biotech and pharma manufacturing
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in research, laboratory and health-industry roles, or use the degree as a pathway to graduate-entry medicine and allied health master's degrees, or Honours and a PhD. School leavers aiming for medicine can apply to the Joint Medical Program (Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine), which selects on criteria other than ATAR alone.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students aiming for graduate medicine or other clinical postgraduate degrees
- Those who enjoyed Year 12 chemistry, biology and (ideally) physics
- People comfortable with intensive laboratory work
- Students willing to keep a high GPA across three years for postgraduate entry
- Those open to a research career if clinical pathways dont open
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting clinical patient contact in the undergraduate years
- Those uncomfortable with extensive laboratory and dissection work
- Anyone treating the BMedSci as a vocational degree without a postgraduate plan
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 UoN
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Newcastle website and on UAC before applying.