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'I am a Kalkadoon woman from the tribe in Mount Isa and I'm studying the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Some advice that I'd give to anyone interested in studying at QUT is to go for it. You never know how much you'll enjoy it until you actually get into the thick of it, and it's always different to what you expect.'
Experience science in 360 degrees
When you study with us, you’ll be working in real clinical settings and simulation environments from your first year. Explore our 360° environments and see what real-world health sciences can mean for you.
Reputation matters
QUT was my first choice for biomedical science because of its practical reputation, flexibility, and choices within the course. I already had a background in nutrition science, but working in the biochemistry field during my final years sparked an interest and motivated me to change the direction of my career. The emphasis on hands-on experience and the amount of time spent in the laboratories was by far the most enjoyable and beneficial part of studying at QUT.
Inspiring Indigenous students
'I am a Kalkadoon woman from the tribe in Mount Isa and I'm studying the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Some advice that I'd give to anyone interested in studying at QUT is to go for it. You never know how much you'll enjoy it until you actually get into the thick of it, and it's always different to what you expect.'
Experience science in 360 degrees
When you study with us, you’ll be working in real clinical settings and simulation environments from your first year. Explore our 360° environments and see what real-world health sciences can mean for you.
Reputation matters
QUT was my first choice for biomedical science because of its practical reputation, flexibility, and choices within the course. I already had a background in nutrition science, but working in the biochemistry field during my final years sparked an interest and motivated me to change the direction of my career. The emphasis on hands-on experience and the amount of time spent in the laboratories was by far the most enjoyable and beneficial part of studying at QUT.
Highlights
- Select a biomedical science major study area and electives from law and other university disciplines.
- Gain a strong foundation in contemporary law knowledge, understanding and experience.
- Develop industry-relevant practical skills in biomedical science and use new technology in laboratory classes which start during first year.
- Combines two highly-regarded disciplines to prepare you for a career in the evolving area of medical biotechnology.
- Attend classes with leading and expert teachers.
- Join work placements and hands-on learning experiences that will prepare you for the real world of law.
- Explore international study and placement opportunities during your studies.
- Enjoy inner city facilities including the QUT Law Library and courtrooms.
- Access a range of scholarships and support to assist you with your studies, life at uni and preparation for your career.
Highlights
- Select a biomedical science major study area and electives from law and other university disciplines.
- Gain a strong foundation in contemporary law knowledge, understanding and experience.
- Develop industry-relevant practical skills in biomedical science and use new technology in laboratory classes which start during first year.
- Combines two highly-regarded disciplines to prepare you for a career in the evolving area of medical biotechnology.
- Attend classes with leading and expert teachers.
- Join work placements and hands-on learning experiences that will prepare you for the real world of law.
- Explore international study and placement opportunities during your studies.
- Enjoy inner city facilities including the QUT Law Library and courtrooms.
- Access a range of scholarships and support to assist you with your studies, life at uni and preparation for your career.
Why choose this course?
A double degree in biomedical science and laws provides you with knowledge to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in biomedical research, development and commercialisation.
During this degree, you will complete core biomedical science units that develop knowledge and skills in foundational biomedical science disciplines. Comprehensive core studies in law will assist you in developing the capabilities necessary to be a successful learner and legal professional. You will not only gain knowledge of the law but also skills such as research, communication and dispute resolution.
This degree offers you the flexibility to choose one major study area or two minor study areas in biomedical science. These may include anatomical sciences, human biochemistry, human physiology, infection and immunity, or cell and molecular biotechnology. In the law component, you will complete introductory, general and advanced electives that may include internet law, succession law, taxation law or health law. You will also complete four elective units which can include law units or can be from another minor in the university, such as a language. For detailed information on study areas, please visit the single degree course page for biomedical science and the course page for law.
You will be taught by professionals with experience across disciplines and established partnerships with industry that is directly linked to research development and commercialisation. There are opportunities for hands-on learning that will develop your legal skills such as interviewing, negotiation, drafting and advocacy. Students may also choose to complete work experience in am industry, clinical or research-oriented workplace.
Explore this course
Biomedical science is a rapidly evolving area, with many exciting career opportunities. Biomedical research and the development of new biomedical products contribute to improving health outcomes worldwide. Governments and organisations, pharmaceutical companies and investment banks continue to invest heavily in this global industry.
The process of introducing new biomedical products into the market for commercial use requires multidisciplinary teams that often include research scientists, engineers, business development specialists, intellectual property lawyers, clinical trials experts, marketing specialists, and legal experts with an understanding of compliance and regulations.
Demand for specialists who have knowledge and skills across a number of these disciplines, such as biomedical science and laws, is increasing across local and international markets.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates may work in legal environments as a solicitor, barrister, in-house counsel, government lawyer or mediator. Graduates may also work in consultancy through the innovation and commercialisation of infrastructure including, for example, regulation, compliance and clinical trials.
Outside the specialist biomedical science and legal environments, graduates will have skills and knowledge that are transferable to a wide range of areas including business, marketing, communication and policy advisors or officers.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is accredited by the Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB). To become a solicitor or barrister, you will need to complete practical legal training (PLT) and pass the Bar Exams. QUT offers PLT through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Depending on the units selected in the biomedical science component, graduates may be eligible for membership of one or more professional organisations.
Possible careers
- Barrister
- Biomedical laboratory officer
- Biomedical science researcher
- Biotechnologist
- Biotechnology scientist
- In-house lawyer
- Lawyer
Biomedical Science Component:
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science component requires a total of 180 credit points as follows:
- Biomedical Science Introductory units (7 units = 84 credit points)
AND EITHER
- Biomedical Science Major (6 units = 72 credit points); and
- Two Biomedical Science Developmental core unit options (24 credit points)
OR
- Two Biomedical Science Minors (2 x 48 credit point minors)
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
QUT You Component:
- Four (4) QUT You units (24 credit points)
Biomedical Science Component:
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science component requires a total of 180 credit points as follows:
- Biomedical Science Introductory units (7 units = 84 credit points)
AND EITHER
- Biomedical Science Major (6 units = 72 credit points); and
- Two Biomedical Science Developmental core unit options (24 credit points)
OR
- Two Biomedical Science Minors (2 x 48 credit point minors)
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
QUT You Component:
- Four (4) QUT You units (24 credit points)
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 84.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID47
- QTAC code
- 419462
- CRICOS code
- 085232C
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5.5 years full-time
- 10 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- February
- February
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- Biology (Units 3 & 4, C) or Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
99.10
|
Selection rank
99.95
|
| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
89.90
|
Selection rank
92.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
82.00
|
Selection rank
86.90
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Biology (Units 3 & 4, C) or Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Biology (Units 3 & 4, C) or Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 84.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $12,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $44,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $13,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $39,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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