Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine course and career outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Course intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into legal practice in Victoria, Australia, as determined by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
• Effectively communicate evidence-based explanations of biomedical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Formulate hypotheses, generate and interpret scientific data by applying advanced technical, quantitative and laboratory skills.
• Critically analyse biomedical and scientific information to generate professionally-written scientific reports.
• Work effectively and professionally to complete projects and tasks independently and in teams.
• Integrate academic and research integrity, cultural respect and scientific rigour in conducting and evaluating biomedical research.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts in substantive areas of law.
• Apply analytical and professional judgement in identifying legal issues, critically evaluating legal doctrine and providing innovative solutions to complex legal problems.
• Coherently communicate legal knowledge, research, and analysis using a variety of modes to both legal and non-legal actors.
• Demonstrate an advanced capacity to work independently, self-manage workload, foster personal and professional development, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Critically analyse, synthesise relevant legal sources and conduct research independently using technologies where appropriate.
• Demonstrate awareness of and critically reflect on lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities and the importance of integrity and service in legal analysis and practice.
• Demonstrate awareness of and critically reflect on the historical, social, economic and cultural contexts and implications of laws and the role of lawyers in promoting justice and equity.
• Devise and critique approaches addressing medical and health-related topics by applying a thorough understanding of human biology and advanced skills in biomedical science.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine career opportunities

La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria. After graduation from this double degree, you could pursue a range of roles across law, health and biotechnology.

With the blend of legal and biomedical expertise you'll build in this degree, your potential roles include:

• Research and development manager
  • Plan, organise and coordinate an organisation's research and development activities, then monitor their success to find improvements for the future.
• Intellectual property lawyer
  • Work for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to protect their intellectual property rights, negotiate and prepare licence agreements, and represent them in claims.
• Compliance manager
  • Ensure companies comply with laws and regulations, such as the Therapeutic Goods Act and Australian Consumer Law. Develop and implement compliance policies, oversee compliance-related activities, deliver employee training and provide reports to senior management and external regulatory bodies.

Professional recognition

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

How to apply

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CRICOS code: 106402A

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