Bachelor of Biomedical Science
at The University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
UWA's medical science degree is the three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Perth (ranks shown) and Albany (92.40 in 2026). Entry needs English competence (a scaled score of 50 in English, Literature or EAL/D ATAR, or a C grade); some majors need maths or chemistry, or first-year bridging units. Medicine is via the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) (97.70 in 2026).
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 UWA 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 |
| 2025 | 80.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 80.00 | 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
Majors include anatomy and human biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, exercise and health, humanities in health and medicine, and public health. Several majors need Mathematics Methods or Applications ATAR, or Chemistry ATAR, or equivalent first-year units. Assured pathways lead from the degree into the Master of Public Health and the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
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 in hospital pathology departments
- Research assistant at WA medical research institutes and universities
- Clinical trials coordinator or data officer
- Diagnostic laboratory technician at Australian Clinical Labs or Sonic Healthcare
- Quality and compliance officer in pharmaceutical or biotech settings
- Science communicator or technical sales in medical and biotech firms
- Graduate-entry student progressing into medicine or dentistry
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $68,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in health, research and laboratory settings or continue to graduate-entry medicine, dentistry and allied health. UWA's Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine assured pathways run through the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised).
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed WACE Biology and Chemistry and want depth in human biology
- Those aiming for graduate medicine, dentistry or allied-health postgraduate study
- People comfortable with heavy memorisation alongside laboratory work
- Students who can sustain a strong GPA for competitive postgraduate entry
- Those interested in biomedical research and Honours
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting direct clinical patient contact from year one
- Those who dislike laboratory practicals and detailed memorisation
- People seeking a clear job title immediately after a three-year degree
- Anyone uncomfortable with exam-heavy science assessment
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Western Australia website and on TISC before applying.