5 years Full time or 8 years Part time
Studying law and biomedical science offers a unique skillset, integrating scientific reasoning with legal acumen. You will be prepared to tackle ethical, regulatory, and policy challenges shaping modern healthcare and biotechnology. Within biomedical science, students explore the fundamental principles of biomedical and clinical sciences, including genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, infectious disease, pharmacology and neuroscience. Simultaneously, studying law in this context involves navigating the intricate legal landscape that governs biomedical research, healthcare delivery, and biotechnological innovations. In addition to foundational law study, you will have the opportunity to develop your understanding in healthcare law, bioethics, intellectual property rights, and regulatory frameworks. Opportunities to boost your career development and employability are integrated throughout the degrees, and you’ll learn in hands-on laboratory environments, as well as on real client case studies, internships, gaining practical experience and building a professional network before you graduate. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science at GU.
Griffith University
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English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes do not apply to this program.
Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.
Graduates from this dual degree program will possess a well-rounded skill set suitable for various roles in healthcare law, biotechnology regulation, bioethics consultation, patent law, or public policy advising.