12 monthsProgramme duration
45,800 AUDTuition Fee/year
02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Blended
Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Biomedicine by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills or take your first step to a career in research, academia and beyond.
You'll conduct your own research project under the mentorship of La Trobe's expert researchers, building on the knowledge and accomplishments obtained in your Bachelor's degree, and gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and scientific advances.
Honours in Biomedicine gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following disciplines:
By completing Honours, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in your field and, through your professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. You'll also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data, and presenting your findings to scientific audiences. You'll also gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Masters level or, for outstanding achievers, direct entry into a PhD.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.
You'll conduct your own research project under the mentorship of La Trobe's expert researchers, building on the knowledge and accomplishments obtained in your Bachelor's degree, and gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and scientific advances.
Honours in Biomedicine gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following disciplines:
- animal physiology and health
- agriculture
- biochemistry and cell biology
- chemistry
- environment and genetics
- human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
- microbiology
- science education
- Projects are located at the Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga La Trobe campuses and at external research institutes such as the Baker Institute and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.
By completing Honours, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in your field and, through your professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. You'll also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data, and presenting your findings to scientific audiences. You'll also gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Masters level or, for outstanding achievers, direct entry into a PhD.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Blended
Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Biomedicine by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills or take your first step to a career in research, academia and beyond.
You'll conduct your own research project under the mentorship of La Trobe's expert researchers, building on the knowledge and accomplishments obtained in your Bachelor's degree, and gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and scientific advances.
Honours in Biomedicine gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following disciplines:
By completing Honours, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in your field and, through your professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. You'll also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data, and presenting your findings to scientific audiences. You'll also gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Masters level or, for outstanding achievers, direct entry into a PhD.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.
You'll conduct your own research project under the mentorship of La Trobe's expert researchers, building on the knowledge and accomplishments obtained in your Bachelor's degree, and gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and scientific advances.
Honours in Biomedicine gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following disciplines:
- animal physiology and health
- agriculture
- biochemistry and cell biology
- chemistry
- environment and genetics
- human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
- microbiology
- science education
- Projects are located at the Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga La Trobe campuses and at external research institutes such as the Baker Institute and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.
By completing Honours, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in your field and, through your professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. You'll also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data, and presenting your findings to scientific audiences. You'll also gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Masters level or, for outstanding achievers, direct entry into a PhD.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.
Admission Requirements
176+
79+
6.5+
58+
Academic level
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a minimum 60% average WAM across all 3rd year subjects, and
- a minimum WAM of 65 across all 3rd year subjects from the intended Honours discipline, and
- A signed Supervisor and School Acknowledgement form.
02 Feb 2026
1 Year
Feb
Jul
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,485 AUD
International
45,800 AUD
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