Biomedical scientists are trained in the scientific disciplines that underpin human health and disease. They study how the body normally works, investigate how disease or injury interferes with normal function, and develop new strategies for the prevention, treatment and cure of these diseases. Skilled in using a variety of cutting-edge technologies, biomedical scientists have been responsible for major health advances including vaccines, antibiotics and other therapies. Why choose this course? This course offers you a high degree of flexibility with the option to select one major and two minor areas of study. This provides you with the opportunity to explore areas that interest you as well as developing knowledge and skills in areas of emerging priority and employment. You may also complete studies in complementary disciplines from across the university including law, business, engineering, or innovation and entrepreneurship. You will be taught by leading researchers from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, the Translational Research Institute and partner research facilities at major Brisbane hospitals. Through work integrated learning you will have the opportunity to contribute to real projects and work alongside researchers in these world-class facilities. In recent years, QUT researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries in cancer biology, infectious diseases, tissue engineering and vaccine development. Throughout the course you will receive extensive practical training by participating in laboratory classes held in state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories. Every unit in this course includes a laboratory component so you can develop and practice key technical skills, explore real experiments and case studies, and learn in an environment that stimulates collaboration and advanced thinking processes. You will graduate as a critical thinker who can develop your own innovative ideas and successfully implement these through a range of clinical, research and industry-based careers. Career outcomes This course is ideal for students interested in a science-based qualification with employment opportunities locally, nationally and overseas. Graduates are employed in many fields and may work for research institutes, universities, hospitals and biotechnology companies. Increasingly there are employment opportunities in consultancy, science journalism and with companies involved in the development and marketing of new diagnostic and treatment products. Graduates who complete the clinical physiology minor as part of their studies may also work as a sleep scientist, neuroscientist, respiratory scientist or cardiac scientist. This course also provides a solid grounding for students wishing to pursue postgraduate study in medicine and allied health. Postgraduate study provides graduates with the opportunity to pursue leadership and management roles in biomedical science, and the knowledge and skills to operate their own research lab and create new products.