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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Diploma in Biomedical Science

  • Diploma

The Diploma in Biomedical Science is a stepping-stone toward achieving career and study goals, offering credit for up to the first year of study and articulation into advanced degrees. It provides academic skills and university experience for success in tertiary study, with tailored support and smaller class sizes.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 semester full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,936 per year

About this course

Overview

The Diploma in Biomedical Science is an important stepping-stone toward achieving your career and study goals. Students who undertake a Diploma in Biomedical Science will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, and potentially other health science bachelor degrees at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Biomedical Science as a standalone qualification.

Undertaking the ACU Diploma in Biomedical Science will help you to develop the academic skills and university experience needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study.

Our Diploma in Biomedical Science provides a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded) for domestic students and will help you achieve your goals.

We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (for sub-bachelor entry programs, see Schedule 1: Eligibility ranks).

Domestic applicants are required to have completed the Australian Year 12 certificate or equivalent. In addition, to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have also completed:

  • Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR
  • Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule Three (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

  • IELTS: Overall score: 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
  • PTE: 50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills
  • TOEFL: Internet based total of 60: minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening
  • ACU English Language Test: C (60-64%)
  • CAE: Overall CAE: 169 Individual score of at least 162 in all tests.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.

What you will learn

Overview

The Diploma in Biomedical Science is an important stepping-stone toward achieving your career and study goals. Students who undertake a Diploma in Biomedical Science will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, and potentially other health science bachelor degrees at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Biomedical Science as a standalone qualification.

Undertaking the ACU Diploma in Biomedical Science will help you to develop the academic skills and university experience needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study.

Our Diploma in Biomedical Science provides a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded) for domestic students and will help you achieve your goals.

We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed.

Course structure

Commencing Semester 1 2026Year 1 Semester 1
  • Specified Units BIOD125 Human Biology 1 10 cp
  • Specified Units BMSD102 Numerical Reasoning 10 cp
  • Specified Units BIOD130 Cell Biology and Laboratory Skills 10 cp
  • Specified Units DPHS100 Academic Literacy in Health Sciences 10 cp
Year 1 Semester 2
  • Specified Units BIOD126 Human Biology 2 (Pre: BIOD125) 10 cp
  • Specified Units CHED105 Foundations of Chemistry 10 cp
  • Specified Units BMSD110 Communicating Ideas in Science 10 cp
  • Specified Units BMSD210 Neuroscience 10 cp

All units are delivered in multi-mode. Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in this unit.

How to apply

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