Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Learn how to navigate rapidly evolving environments in biotechnology, health, commercial practice and public policy with La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine. Co-designed with industry leaders, our double degree gives you a multidisciplinary set of skills and knowledge sought-after by employers and policymakers. You'll learn to take advantage of the synergies between the two disciplines and how to solve complex problems by merging technical know-how and strategic analysis with an in-depth knowledge of innovations in the medical field. By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine, you will: learn how to identify practical solutions to real-world challenges, improve your ability to negotiate with stakeholders and communicate your solutions develop critical skills in independent research, innovative thinking, cultural intelligence, oral and written communication, and teamwork prepare to become an effective leader who can meet the challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data build fundamental knowledge in chemistry, bioscience and health before delving into infectious diseases, epidemics and pandemics gain real-world experience through industry placements, work-integrated learning projects and overseas student exchange opportunities.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine, students must complete 540 credit points consisting of: 240 credit points of Commerce subjects, of which: 105 core credit points 15 prescribed elective credit points One, 120 credit point major to be selected from Commerce major list 300 credit points of Biomedicine subjects, of which: 225 core credit points 15 core-choice credit points One, 60 credit point major to be selected from Biomedicine major list
Subjects
- Majors Include: Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Cancer, Heart and Brain Diseases
- Economics
- Finance
- Immunology and Infectious Disease
- Management
- Marketing
- Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
- Physiology and Pharmacology
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
