About the course

Health is big business. In Australia’s health sector, we’re faced with growing commercialisation, an ageing population and rapid advances in health technology. Now more than ever, we need forward-thinking professionals who can create new solutions where business and health connect.Learn how to navigate the rapidly changing healthcare industries with La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine. You'll benefit from hands-on laboratory experience and have the opportunity to undertake work placements.Build fundamental knowledge of chemistry, bioscience and health before delving into infectious diseases, epidemics and pandemics. You'll develop key knowledge in anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, immunology and neuroscience.

　　Research and analyse a business, social or sustainability challenge from a multi-disciplinary perspective, to produce a range of innovative solutions for a corporation or a community organisation.

　　Critically analyse biomedical and scientific information to generate professionally-written scientific reports.

　　Integrate academic and research integrity, cultural respect and scientific rigour in conducting and evaluating biomedical research.

　　After graduation, you could work in a diverse range of fields across the health industry, including biomedicine, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medicine research. You may also choose to specialise in the commercial and administrative aspects of health. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.

　　IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 81.95

　　International Baccalaureate - 28

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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