Bachelor of Biomedical Science
at The University of Queensland, Queensland.
UQ's three-year undergraduate medical science degree is the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at St Lucia. Prerequisites are English, Mathematical Methods and one of Chemistry, Biology or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C). Separately, UQ offers a six-year Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine for current Year 12 students.
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 UQ 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 | 80.10 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 80.00 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students study from molecular and cellular biology through to body systems, taught by researchers working on vaccines, antibiotic treatments and stem cell therapies, and apply that theory through structured research projects. UQ also offers the Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine: a six-year program of two pre-medicine years followed by the four-year MD, open to current Year 12 students (minimum selection threshold 95.00, plus an interview).
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 scientist or technician in hospital pathology
- Diagnostic-laboratory scientist at Australian Clinical Labs and Sonic Healthcare
- Research assistant at QIMR Berghofer, the Garvan and WEHI
- Clinical-trials coordinator or research officer
- Quality and laboratory officer in biotech and pharmaceuticals
- Scientific or technical officer in government and industry
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
The degree is a pathway to graduate-entry medicine and allied health programs, Honours and research higher degrees. Graduates also work in laboratories, biotechnology and health research.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students fascinated by how the human body works at a molecular and cellular level
- Those comfortable with intensive laboratory and practical work
- People aiming for graduate medicine, dentistry or biomedical research
- Students who can retain detailed bioscience and quantitative content
- Independent learners willing to pursue Honours and research
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting direct patient-contact clinical training from year one
- Those who dislike laboratory practicals, dissection or heavy bioscience
- Anyone hoping to avoid exams and quantitative assessment
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 UQ
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.