Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
5F or 10P
Campus
Brisbane (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
March 2027
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor 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
35,037
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
81.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C) | For additional information about the admissions criteria for ACU and for this course, refer to ACU's website. | Students must undertake two units of workplace learning with an external organisation of their choice, as well as legal pro bono work which provides firsthand experience of the legal system.
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
35,037
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
81%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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