Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Western Australia, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Campus
Joondalup (WA)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
February 2027
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
30,822
Staff Ratio
27.9:1
International
31.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Data Science Major: A final School letter grade of C or higher in WACE Mathematics Methods ATAR (Year 11), with equivalents considered, or successful completion of MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics. | All applicants University general admission requirements apply.
- Some courses have special admission requirements which are published against the course entries on the University Future Students website.
- Applicants with work and life experience STAT is accepted for entry.
- Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative.
- Our Experienced Based Entry Scheme Experienced Based Entry Scheme (EBES) allows you to be considered for entry to an undergraduate course through an assessment of your ability to succeed in higher education.
- This is based on a portfolio of evidence you provide to us.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
30,822
Total students
Staff Ratio
28:1
Students per staff
International Students
31%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation