Program Overview

Get the skills, knowledge and industry you need to launch a legal career in the world of scientific advancement with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine.

In this double degree, you'll develop a solid legal grounding in the fundamentals of legal practice, and hone your skillset in advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution through intellectual and skills-based training. At the same time, you'll explore how the body works as you build essential knowledge in chemistry, bioscience and health.

By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine, you will:

• Explore legal topics such as dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law and company law, and public law
• Develop foundational knowledge in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, human physiology, infectious and non-communicable disease
• Choose a biomedicine major in cancer, heart and brain diseases; immunology and infectious disease; physiology and pharmacology; or molecular and cellular biochemistry
• Get hands-on experience through legal placements in community legal centres, law firms, government agencies and more, and build relationships with judges, magistrates and coroners
• Gain practical biomedical experience with lab work, field work, internship opportunities and overseas exchange opportunities.

Major: Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

If you're curious to understand our bodies at the molecular scale, La Trobe’s Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry major is your gateway to exploring the fundamental processes that underpin life and disease. After mastering the fundamental concepts of biology and chemistry through the core 1st and 2nd year Biomedicine subjects, you’ll delve into the components and molecular processes that govern the functions of our cells and organs. The skills and knowledge you’ll obtain through this major will equip you for careers that involve develop new therapeutic, preventative and diagnostic tools to tackle major diseases.

You will apply scientific reasoning, laboratory skills and critical thinking, to create solutions to complex, real-world challenges. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to make significant contributions to fields and industries such as biomolecular research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or apply for entry into postgraduate courses. Studying molecular and cellular biochemistry builds transferable skills in data analysis, communication and problem-solving to prepare you for a diverse range of careers.