Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours)

Progress your studies in biochemistry or microbiology and enhance your employability skills and take your first step towards a career in research, academia and beyond.

By completing an Honours year, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the field of biomedical science.

You'll conduct your own research project under the supervision and mentorship of La Trobe's expert staff, plus you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology techniques through lectures and workshops conducted by La Trobe's leading researchers and in-field scientists.

To complement your research, you'll extend your essential scientific communication and presentation skills through seminars, projects and oral examinations.

Gain the advanced skills you'll need to successfully design and implement scientific investigations, analyse and interpret data and communicate scientific findings to a variety of audiences. You'll graduate prepared to enter the job market or pursue postgraduate studies.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.