Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science

VU course code:HBESCRICOS:096481FLevel of study:Undergraduate

ATAR

Lowest selection rank: 57.30*

Duration

3 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

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Location

St Albans Campus, Footscray Park Campus

Intakes

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Overview

Be part of a growing demand for graduates with training in the field of exercise and biomedical sciences. Victoria University's Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Exercise Science is a dual disciplinary degree.

This course integrates biomedical science and exercise science into a compelling new area of study in the environments of physical activity, sport, and health research. This includes:

the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology
biochemistry, biomechanics and kinesiology
psychology
how the structure and function of the body is influenced by exercise
how it is impacted by disease.

You will learn to apply theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques to a range of practical and clinical scenarios including learning in industry, workplace and community settings. You will also gain experience and develop a solid foundation in designing research methodologies, and performing analytical research by participating in active research as a team member.

Victoria University is equipped with new medical research facilities at Sunshine Hospital, and exercise and sport science facilities at our Footscray Park campus.

The course is closely linked with:

The University’s Institute for Health and Sport (IHES)
Collaborative Research Network in partnership with the University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS).

This course provides a framework for the acquisition of further specialist knowledge and skills, enabling graduates to successfully enter professional settings within the health sector, including industry and research or pursue post-graduate studies in allied health courses.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, psychology to investigate health and disease, nutrition and exercise science;
Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations in laboratory simulated learning environments, and community and industry settings, independently and as part of a research team;
Critically review the principles of scientific research, experiment design and project design and consider social, cultural, and environmental issues;
Critically analyse and synthesise biomedical and exercise science literature and data;
Elucidate written and oral knowledge to a range of associates including supervisors, peers, research teams; community and industry partners;
Reflect on own learning and career goals and the development of strategies for achieving them.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

ATAR requirements

Minimum ATAR: 57.30*

ATAR related adjustments

A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 5 aggregate points. A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, English other than EAL or any Mathematics equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 20 points.

This course has a minimum ATAR entry requirement. This means you’ll need to achieve a certain ATAR, along with other criteria, to be considered for this course.

The following table shows the ranking results of our current student intake and is an indication of the ATAR you’ll need to successfully apply.

*Minimum ATAR is based on the lowest selection rank (ATAR plus adjustments) that received an offer for the Semester 1, 2026 intake. Use as a guide only.

VU course code: HBES

VTAC course code: 4301142221

Campus: Footscray Park/St Albans

ATAR profile of people who received an offer for the Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science.
	ATAR (Excluding adjustment factors)	Selection Rank (ATAR including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer	91.70	97.20
Median rank to receive an offer	67.50	73.55
Lowest rank to receive an offer	46.15	57.30

Learn more about ATAR

What is ATAR?

The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) compares the results of final-year school students, with adjustments made for factors such as hardship. The ranking is expressed as a number between 0 and 99.95. ATAR minimum entry requirements are not usually essential entry criteria for applicants who have completed secondary education more than 2 years ago.

Minimum entry criteria include:

English-language requirements
academic requirements.

Your work and life experience will also be considered.

To find specific entry requirements for this course, please select the section below that is most relevant to you.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

: This information is relevant if, in the 2 years prior to studying with us, you have completed (or will complete) one of the following:
Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)
an Australian or overseas equivalent to VCE
an International Baccalaureate (IB).
Admission criteria
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
PLUS:
A study score of at least 20 in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health & Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education.
: This information is relevant if you have completed an accredited award (such as a certificate or diploma) at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (usually a TAFE, polytechnic or other registered VET institute).
Admission criteria
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Health or Human Services, Training & Development, Community Sports or similar.
: This information is relevant if you’ve previously completed all or part of a university or other higher-education course.
Admission criteria
Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
: This information is relevant if you left secondary school more than two years ago and haven’t studied since.
Admission criteria
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
AND:
A study score of at least 20 in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health & Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education (or equivalent).
: Take a look at a student profile to get an overview of students who have previously enrolled in this course.
Applicant background Number of students Percentage of all students
(A) Past Higher Education Study
(includes a bridging or enabling course) 8 24.2%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study <5 <5
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
21 63.6%
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
NA NA
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration alone, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
NA NA
(D) Work and Life experience <5 <5
International students 0 0.0%
All students 33 100%
"<5" – the number of students is less than 5.
N/A – Students not accepted in this category.
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Past Higher Education Study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	8	24.2%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	21	63.6%
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	NA	NA
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration alone, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	NA	NA
(D) Work and Life experience	<5	<5
International students	0	0.0%
All students	33	100%

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

96 credit points of First Year Core studies;
192 credit points of remaining Core studies.

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

Careers

The Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science course provides a platform for a pathway to pursue further specialist knowledge and skills.

Graduates successfully enter professional settings within the medical, public health and sporting sectors, including government, industry and research sectors, or pursue post-graduate studies in allied health courses.

Graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science:

may undertake further study in the fields of clinical exercise science, sports science, biomedical science, dietetics, education or other doctoral studies.
will be equipped for exercise and health research
often choose to work in scientific, research or sporting science organisations.

Intakes

Melbourne

On campus – Melbourne St Albans Campus

Semester 1 - Block 1

Course starts 15 February 2027

Applications close07 February 2027

Semester 1 - Block 3

Course starts 26 April 2027

Applications close18 April 2027

Semester 2 - Block 1

Course starts 26 July 2027

Applications close18 July 2027

On campus – Melbourne Footscray Park Campus

Semester 1 - Block 1

Course starts 15 February 2027

Applications close07 February 2027

Semester 1 - Block 3

Course starts 26 April 2027

Applications close18 April 2027

Semester 2 - Block 1

Course starts 26 July 2027

Applications close18 July 2027

On campus – Melbourne Footscray Park Campus

Apply via VTAC if you are:

in Year 12 or
applying to multiple universities

VTAC course code 4301042221

VTAC very late applications are due by 22 January 2027

On campus – Melbourne St Albans Campus

Apply via VTAC if you are:

in Year 12 or
applying to multiple universities

VTAC course code 4301342221

VTAC very late applications are due by 22 January 2027

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.

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