Biology, Biomedical Science and Pharmacy
Why study Biology, Biomedical Science and Pharmacy at UNE?
UNE has consistently been recognised as one of Australia’s top universities for science education and is known for world-class teaching and research in basic and applied sciences. Whether you study internally or via distance education, you will receive extensive hands-on experience in laboratory classes. We have small class sizes and excellent facilities for research, both on campus and at a range of other locations nearby. There are opportunities for you to become involved in research projects, and UNE has excellent relations with many employers who frequently contact staff and students concerning job opportunities.
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Bachelor of Science
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 3 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2012 ATAR/OP | 72.55/12 |
This degree offers you the opportunity to study a wide range of biological allowing you to complete majors in Animal Science and Veterinary Studies, Biochemistry, Botany, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology and Zoology. Or you can enrol in a combined major in Applied/Environmental Genetics, Biochemistry/Physiology, Biodiversity/Ecology, Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics, Cognitive/ Biological Physiology, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics, Crop/Animal Sciences and Palaeobiology. All the majors available are underpinned by cutting edge research.
Bachelor of Pharmacy
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 4 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2012 ATAR/OP | 87.20/7 |
The Pharmacy program offers an innovative approach to teaching, with an emphasis on patient care, rural health issues and the pharmacist as a member of the primary health care team. Our focus is the delivery of a high quality course that enables you, as a graduate, to serve the community.
UNE’s Bachelor of Pharmacy is the only course of its kind in Australia offered both on campus and via distance education.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 3 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2012 ATAR/OP | 72.55/12 |
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is designed for those who want a science-based degree that is focused towards career opportunities in the medical, paramedical and forensic fields.
When you enrol in this degree program, you will complete introductory and advanced units in Anatomy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Human Nutrition, Human Physiology, Microbiology and Pharmacology.
You may include a variety of other subjects in your program including Bioethics, Biophysics, Medicinal Chemistry, Psychology and the Sociology of Medicine.
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Career Opportunities
Upon completion of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you may be able to find employment in a wide range of organisations such as:
- pathology laboratories
- medical laboratories
- forensic laboratories
- hospitals
- medical supply companies
- botanical and zoological gardens
- museums
- research organizations
- teaching (after completion of a Graduate Diploma in Education)
- science media presenter
Pharmacy is an occupation in demand worldwide. There is an acute shortage of pharmacists in Australia especially in regional, rural and remote areas. Typically, Pharmacy graduates are employed in:
- hospitals
- government agencies
- the pharmaceutical industry eg
- sales and marketing
- research and development (which can lead to the discovery of new drugs)
- production and quality control
- management and administration
- research institutions
- their own practice in the community