Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Murdoch University - Perth Campus
Australia,Western Australia
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 39,240/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Feb 2026
Apply Date
Australia, Western Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1973
Total Students: 25,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia
Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science offers an array of exciting majors in a variety of medical science fields, exploring leading-edge research and providing plentiful opportunities for you to gain meaningful experience in the field.
You can choose to specialise in Biomedicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Genetics and Biotechnology, or Biochemistry and Nutrition (or any two of these as a double major).
Our leading academics will guide and mentor you, as you explore the fascinating world of the biomedical sciences in detail through up-to-date theory and extensive hands-on practical classes.?
Expand your career prospects by undertaking a double major within your degree program, or by choosing minors across various disciplines including human anatomy, neuroscience, pharmacology, ethics, or science communication.
3 reasons to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Murdoch?
- Flexible learning: Customise your degree with a double major, allowing you to combine two areas of study within three years.
- Get extensive hands-on practical experience within your chosen field(s) of medical science.?
- Prime location: Study in the heart of the Murdoch health and research precinct, home to three hospitals and multiple medical research centres, including the Australian National Phenome Centre.
What you'll learn?
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:?
- In depth knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts of at least one medical scientific area (two if undertaking a double major)
- A broad understanding of the methods of medical science, including the processes involved in developing scientific knowledge.
- Medical science experimental and technical skills by performing and analysing the outcomes of in-class laboratory investigations.
- How to retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate medical scientific information ?
- Current medical research trends?
Major: Pharmacology and Toxicology
In this major, you’ll learn the underlying principles and concepts of human pharmacology and toxicology beginning with foundational studies in biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology before progressing into the development, mechanisms of action, metabolism and elimination, therapeutic uses, and societal uses of drugs. You’ll also learn about the detrimental effects of poisons and toxins on the body and how they are identified in medical samples.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 39,240 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
