Biomedicine

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in medicine or allied health. We offer a range of biomedicine courses so you can study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Why choose VU

Course Introduction - Biomedicine - transcript

Studying biomedicine at VU

Western Centre for Health Research & Education

The Western Centre for Health Research and Education is an innovative and sustainable teaching, training and research precinct in Western Melbourne.

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Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

Pathways into biomedicine

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen biomedicine course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways from diploma to degree.

Career outcomes

Our graduates find employment opportunities including:

medical research
health research
medical sales
health services
pathology testing.

VU Stories

How Rhian went from adversity to Harvard University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Science), Doctor of Philosophy

"VU offered me a chance to succeed. I’m testament to the philosophy that Year 12 scores do not define your talent – when a student finds their niche and interest they can excel."

Cody Thomson conducting research in a lab

How Cody’s combining his passion for sport & biomedicine

Bachelor of Biomedicine

"Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit has always been there for me. Student Support Officer Marcus helped me successfully apply for scholarships, and provided ongoing reassurance and advice. "

Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit has always been there for me. Student Support Officer Marcus helped me successfully apply for scholarships, and provided ongoing reassurance and advice.

Sharlyne Sekran.

From VU student to medical doctor

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

"The teachers at VU were fantastic and because the class sizes were very small, they knew you by name."

The teachers at VU were fantastic and because the class sizes were very small, they knew you by name.

Sharlyne's pathway to medicine

Charlett Giuliani working on cancer research

How Charlett went from stay-at-home-mum to cancer researcher

Doctor of Philosophy

"My success is a direct result of the opportunity I was given to study at VU. I'd definitely recommend VU as it offers everyone a chance in a supportive and friendly environment."

My success is a direct result of the opportunity I was given to study at VU. I'd definitely recommend VU as it offers everyone a chance in a supportive and friendly environment.

Charlett's story

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