Program Overview

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.

Major: Immunology and infectious disease

Discover the world of microorganisms and how they affect our lives. Bacteria, viruses and other microbes can cause infectious diseases and lead to a range of health complications. Our immune cells and molecules can protect us from these pathogens but they must be tightly regulated to ensure they do not cause autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Understanding infectious diseases and the human immune system can help us develop the knowledge and tools necessary to prevent, control and mitigate the impact of these threats on individuals and communities. In the Immunology and Infectious Disease major, you’ll exploit your understanding of science and health concepts gained during core 1st and 2nd year Biomedicine subjects to delve into the viral, bacterial and eukaryotic pathogens that cause infectious diseases. You’ll also examine the ways in which our immune system protects us from these threats, while considering the autoimmune and allergic consequences of excessive or mis-directed immune responses.