The Bachelor of Biomedicine is ideal preparation for a career in medicine and professional health - it is aligned with those offered by many top institutions worldwide. Here are some of our Biomedicine students in the School of Biomedical Sciences. Read their stories and find out why these ambitious minds chose Melbourne.
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Georgia Carney
"My fellow students are compassionate people who are deeply interested in healthcare and how science can be used to help others."
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Caitlin Cole
"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."
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Allen Xiao
"Keep your options open. You never know what subject might trigger a 'moment of truth' and guide you down a future pathway.."
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Jasraaj Singh
"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."
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Ronan Petersen
"Through studying the Bachelor of Biomedicine I have received a wonderful introduction to health sciences…I’ve become more organised, focused and confident."
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James Lin
"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."
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Zahraa Hameed
"I want to address the health inequities that exist in our community, on a global scale."
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Georgia Taylor
"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."
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Zizheng Xian
"As a research student who is devoted to biomedical research, the University of Melbourne provides the perfect place to feed my curiosity and realise my ideas."
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Fraser Miscamble
"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."
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Vina Quinnarva
"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."
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Ryan Munnings
"Surround yourself with supportive peers and excel together – and fully engage with the exceptional teaching staff at the university."
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Joseph Say
"I like that the University of Melbourne offers ‘breadth’ - it allows students to broaden their minds and knowledge."
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Dan Revesz
"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."
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Rachel Moraes
"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."
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Joanne Liu
"There is such a diverse range of opportunities available to Biomedicine students at Melbourne - like the exchange program."
“Biomed has opened up my eyes to the vast horizon of possibilities…”
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Ben Gordijn
"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."
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Amanda Manage
"Getting to hear the exciting stories of the academics and researchers inspired me to go beyond the boundaries."
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Sophie de Jersey
"I want to become a paediatric cardiologist and work in rural and remote areas that have limited access to healthcare."
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Zahra Mozaffari
"I love the independence I get to experience every day on campus...I am always meeting such amazing people from all over the world."
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Elissa Abou Eissa
"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."
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Lamisha Ahnaf
“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.”
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Samara Roy
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Esther Lian
"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."
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Zunayed Kabir, Bachelor of Biomedicine
"I chose the University of Melbourne because it has the number one medical school in the country... The teaching is of a very high quality with the lecturers and tutors making sure that students understand the content... The University is in the heart of the city, making it a convenient place in general."
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Isabella Pozzi, Bachelor of Biomedicine
"The teachers are great, their passion for the subjects is very clear. One of my happiest moments was when I was in a practical and I realised that I could actually apply the material we were learning instead of just copying the demonstrator... I now know the right balance of studying, exercising, socialising and ‘me’ time."
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Sara Tan, Bachelor of Biomedicine (Singapore)
"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."
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Stefanie Voelker, Doctor of Physiotherapy & Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) (Indonesia & Germany)
"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."
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Abigail Chang, Bachelor of Biomedicine (Malaysia)
"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."
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Sherine Abraham, Master of Public Health & Bachelor of Biomedicine (India & Malaysia)
"The University of Melbourne offered exactly what I was looking for from a university experience: culture and dynamics. I was immersed in an academic haven, yet learning was holistic, which was pivotal in my academic pursuit."
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Patrick Nugraha, Bachelor of Biomedicine (Indonesia)
"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."
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Qi Xu Soh, Bachelor of Biomedicine (Singapore)
"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."
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Daming Pan, Doctor of Medicine & Bachelor of Biomedicine (China)
"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."
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Camille Ling, Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) (Hong Kong)
"Dedicating myself to working full time in the laboratory with my supervisor was a very unique and empowering experience."
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Chandrika Bajaj, Bachelor of Biomedicine (India)
"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."
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Josh Murray, Doctor of Medicine & Bachelor of Biomedicine
"I was shocked when I moved to Melbourne, needed to see a doctor and was given an appointment that same day. That’s why I’d like to become a GP in a rural or remote area – to help address the health deficits there."