Meet our talented Biomedicine students

"The people I have met have been the highlight – friends, colleagues and the world class lecturers, academics and researchers. I have been inspired by the talent around me."

"I took up any opportunities that came my way - I attended grad expos, panels, orientation activities and talked to current and past students to help with the transition to Melbourne."

"I wanted to do something a little different and make my own way - so I chose to move to Australia rather than study at home in New Zealand."

"Keep your options open. You never know what subject might trigger a 'moment of truth' and guide you down a future pathway.."

"I really loved third year - I got to focus on what I was most interested in and hear from world renowned experts across so many different areas."

"Through studying the Bachelor of Biomedicine I have received a wonderful introduction to health sciences…I’ve become more organised, focused and confident."

"I want to address the health inequities that exist in our community, on a global scale."

"My fellow students are compassionate people who are deeply interested in healthcare and how science can be used to help others."

"There is such a diverse range of opportunities available to Biomedicine students at Melbourne - like the exchange program."

"The specific effects of exercise on our muscular and cardiovascular systems, and how consistent training can lead to increased strength and endurance capacity over time, particularly interests me."

"Learning how to be independent, being exposed to new cultures and perspectives – and adapting and adjusting to a new environment…it’s been an empowering experience."

"Surround yourself with supportive peers and excel together – and fully engage with the exceptional teaching staff at the university."

"The biomedical precinct was what attracted me to Melbourne - the scope of the quality of research output, receiving lectures from world leading researchers and clinicians has really made me realise how special this precinct is."

"I like that the University of Melbourne offers ‘breadth’ - it allows students to broaden their minds and knowledge."

"I’ve met incredibly accomplished academics and gotten a glimpse into biomedical engineering research at a much earlier stage in my degree than I could have hoped for."

"The 'Discovering Biomedicine' subject gave me a view on what was expected of me as a student in the Biomedicine course and of the University."

"I loved mathematics for biomedicine and my neuroscience major core classes...the teaching was great and environment was very welcoming."

"Neuroscience is a field we are barely scratching the surface of and it holds so much promise to help society."

"I want to be a doctor because I love the analytical aspect of diagnosing - and it's a career where I can constantly learn and study."

"I’ve loved meeting and connecting with people who are passionate about science...learning from world leading researchers has been incredible."

"I love the independence I get to experience every day on campus...I am always meeting such amazing people from all over the world."

"I want to become a paediatric cardiologist and work in rural and remote areas that have limited access to healthcare."

"I have a keen interest in technology, and am hoping to incorporate this into my medical career - using technology to find creative solutions to medical issues."

"I believe that the advances we make in medicine today can improve the lives of those that have been changed by war and other traumatic events."

"I wanted to do psychology/psychiatry for a long time and this pushed me towards the Bachelor of Biomedicine."

“I haven’t had a lecturer or tutor so far that was not deeply passionate about what they were teaching and always trying their best to help students.”

"I’ve learnt a lot about myself since moving to Melbourne and it’s definitely confirmed for me that I am studying what I love and am on the right path."

"The Neuroscience major has given me an in-depth understanding of how neural circuits and pathways contribute to various mental processes - from perception and memory to emotion and decision-making."

"I want to follow a career path that aligns with my values of making a positive impact in the community and helping others."

"To be a doctor has been a dream of mine and doing the Bachelor of Biomedicine has strengthened my goal. The degree has affirmed that I really love to learn and has cemented my passion for medicine."

"My academic journey at the University of Melbourne has instilled in me self-reliance, fostered personal growth, and fortified resilience – all invaluable life skills for the journey ahead."

"Internships, volunteering, research programs, and student initiatives are all incredible ways to gain experience and meet people with similar interests."

"Dedicating myself to working full time in the laboratory with my supervisor was a very unique and empowering experience."

"Biomedicine as an undergraduate degree provides me a comprehensive foundation of biomedical knowledge. This gives advantage in the learning experience in MD and it also maximised the research opportunities for me... At the same time, the degree offers a wide range of future careers other than medicine in both research and clinical healthcare."

"The lack of accessible healthcare and the need to act on climate change inspire me to work harder towards achieving my goal. The Bachelor of Biomedicine offers intensive learning and the ability to pick a breadth outside biomedical subjects."

"The student culture is fantastic because it is built on a love for learning and a desire to help each other out wherever we can. I was impressed with the University of Melbourne’s dedication to supporting their students."

"I decided on Biomedicine because it provides a more specialised pathway for aspiring medical students. I think the structure prepares students for the intense journey ahead in the health/STEM field."

"We have had great lecturers and the pace of the course is pretty ideal for me. With a lot of freedom and self-directed learning in Biomedicine, I have developed a stronger sense of responsibility and discipline."

"I chose to study at the University of Melbourne because it is one of the leading research hubs in the world, which is up my alley considering I’m aiming towards having research be a part of my future physiotherapy career."

"The Bachelor of Biomedicine serves as an important steppingstone to a future in the field of biomedical science, and the University of Melbourne has one of the best Doctor of Medicine programs in Australia and one of the best in the world."