Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical Biotechnology)

Deakin University

Medical biotechnology uses living cells and cell materials to produce pharmaceutical and diagnostic products that help treat and prevent human diseases. This major provides you with a sound understanding of the core sciences underpinning biotechnology for medical advancement. You will be taken on a journey from the development of the first medical treatments through to regenerative medicine and cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic delivery systems, such as nanotechnology and the associated social and ethical issues surrounding their use. You will also learn the business of medical biotechnology, including risk management, funding, and regulatory frameworks relative to the medical biotechnology industry. The field of medical biotechnology is at the forefront of addressing global health challenges, including the development of vaccines, personalised medicine, and treatments for diseases such as cancer and genetic disorders. The medical biotechnology major allows you to enter a career in the biopharmaceutical industry and medical research, focusing on such areas as personalised medicine, and designing treatments for diseases, like cancer and genetic disorders.

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