Bachelor Programme
Biomedical Science
UQ's Bachelor of Biomedical Science studies how the human body works in health and disease, taught by researchers active in biomedical science and medicine. Students spend extensive time in research-grade laboratories, and many use the degree as a pathway to medicine or allied health. Domestic students apply through QTAC (code 731201); international students apply directly to UQ (program code 2546).
University
University of Queensland
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Duration
3 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
St Lucia
Degree
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Intake
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2)
Application Deadline
International applicants apply directly to UQ by 30 November 2026 for Semester 1, 2027. International students completing Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia apply through QTAC instead. Domestic applicants apply through QTAC (QTAC code 731201). For Semester 1, 2027, QTAC applications for the major offer round close on 7 December 2026, and UQ makes offers from 1 October 2026 to 16 February 2027. The program page lists only a Semester 1 closing date for international direct applicants.
Tuition Information
2027 tuition for international students: A$60,952 a year for a full-time load (16 units). Domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place pay a student contribution of about A$9,210 a year (2026 figure; the 2027 amount is not yet published). Actual fees depend on the courses taken and are reviewed every year.
Admission Requirements
- International applicants (2027 entry): minimum entry score of ATAR 80, GCE A Level aggregate 8.5 or IB Diploma 30.25. UQ scores A levels as the total of the best 3 (or 2) A Level subjects, or an equivalent A/AS combination, with A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1 and AS Levels counted at half value
- Domestic applicants: the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank offered a place for Semester 1, 2026 was 80.1
- Prerequisites: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English, Mathematical Methods, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, grade C)
- English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6 in each band; TOEFL iBT 87 (listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, speaking 19); or PTE Academic 64 with at least 60 in every communicative skill
- Minimum scores for other qualifications (foundation programs, national school-leaving certificates and more) are listed by country on the UQ program page