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.

Courses in biomedicine

Why choose VU

Studying biomedicine at VU

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Achieve more with our award-winning teaching model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our VU Block Model®.
Find your pathway 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.
Major VU research facility at new Footscray Hospital
Based in the new Footscray Hospital, our new $63 million research and teaching facility will enable VU biomedicine researchers to address real community needs, particularly in Melbourne’s west.

Career outcomes

Our graduates find employment opportunities including:

  • medical research
  • health research
  • medical sales
  • health services
  • pathology testing.

VU stories

How biomedicine student 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."
Rhian's story
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.
Cody's story
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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