Department of Rural Clinical Sciences

We are making rural health matter in biomedical science, pharmacy, dentistry and oral health.

We educate students in a range of clinical and scientific approaches, then give them professional workplace experiences that provide them with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the existing rural workforce.

Our Department is part of the La Trobe Rural Health School.

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STUDY

STUDY

We educate students from rural areas, providing them with rural placements, and producing graduates who build their careers in regional areas.

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RESEARCH

RESEARCH

We have experts in biomedical and pharmaceutical science working in the laboratory, through to public health experts working with rural communities.

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PARTNERSHIPS

PARTNERSHIPS

We partner with health and community organisations across regional and rural Victoria, and with the communities surrounding each of La Trobe’s campuses.

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FACILITIES

FACILITIES

Our world-class clinical learning environments allow students to master the practice-based skills of their profession in a safe and supportive environment.

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Huge investment

We invested more than $500 million in state-of-the-art science learning and research facilities.

Largest rural health school in Australia

More than 90% of our students are from a rural origin, which translates to more health professionals living and working in rural and regional communities.

Real work settings

Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)

There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. La Trobe's Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) provides a pathway into the graduate entry Doctor of Medicine offered by the University of Melbourne in Shepparton for regional and rural students intending to practice medicine in a regional or rural location.

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Indigenous Acknowledgement

La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more