Bachelor of Biomedicine Majors

Depth within a particular biomedical science discipline is achieved by completing 50 points (4 subjects) in a major at 3rd year level. Fourteen majors are available within the Bachelor of Biomedicine.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Study the structure and function of components of living cells, to understand the biological processes that enable all living things to survive and thrive.
Biomedical Engineering Systems

Biomedical engineering is the fastest growing, most exciting, and most challenging area in engineering today. It operates at the intersection between new technologies and understandings of how biological systems work, making it both an exciting and challenging discipline.
Biotechnology

Our understanding of how the molecules of life actually work is increasing every day and opens up an exciting new world of possibilities in biotechnology.
Cell and Developmental Biology

Cells are a basic building block of life. Diseases and disorders like cancer, diabetes, meningitis or even a 'stomach bug' are caused by dysfunction at a cellular or molecular level.
Genetics

Genetics is the foundation for studies in biology. It is the study of the variation between living things and how this variation is inherited. Genetics can include studies of gene regulation, development, neurogenetics, population genetics and evolution along with genetic disease detection, prevention and treatment in humans and other animals and plants.
Human Nutrition

The major in Human Nutrition prepares people for careers in a multitude of areas including the food industry, government regulatory authorities, dietetics and secondary school teaching, as well as a pathway to higher degrees in nutrition research and many other health related fields.
Human Structure & Function

The Human Structure and Function major will explain how the human body works, based on a deep understanding of the relationship between physiology and anatomy.
Infection and Immunity

Through this major you'll gain a detailed understanding of microbiology and immunology. You'll combine the study of infectious microorganisms – bacteria, viruses and parasites – with study of the host's immune responses, which are most often beneficial but sometimes detrimental to the host.
Immunology

Immunology is the study of our immune system. The immune system has evolved to defend our body against agents of infection and tumours, but various outcomes of activation of the immune system can cause damage to us.
Microbiology

Life on Earth began with, and has always depended on, the activities of micro-organisms. Most of these activities are helpful to the planet and to us, but occasionally micro-organisms can do bad things, like cause infections, with potentially disastrous outcomes.
Neuroscience

Neuroscience is one of the largest areas of study within the entire sphere of modern biology. It is also an area where Australian research has significant international impact.
Pathology

The Pathology major will help you understand disease from a molecular, cellular, tissue, functional, biochemical and immunological perspective. Knowledge will be integrated from a range of disciplines from Human Biology to Molecular Genetics.
Pharmacology

Pharmacology contributes to major advances in the treatment of diabetes, heart attack, asthma, cancer, Parkinson's disease and many other ailments affecting the human race. Breakthroughs are continually being made as a deeper understanding of how the body works has developed from the analysis of drug actions.
Physiology

Discoveries in physiology have a broad impact upon health and medicine, environmental science, industry, nutrition, exercise, and reproductive biology. Many of the discoveries from the human genome rely on physiology to understand their impact on the human body.
Psychology

Learn about every stage of human behaviour, from behavioural neuroscience to cognitive processes, and the practical aspects of developmental, social and clinical psychology.
Public Health and Epidemiology

The Public Health and Epidemiology Major looks at what drives the health of entire communities, equipping you to drive meaningful change in population health.