Bachelor of Biomedicine 

at University of Melbourne, Melbourne

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Melbourne is a 3 years full-time course. Indian students must have completed the following subjects with minimum scores to be eligible for entry to this course. These subjects are; English, Mathematics, and of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Besides CBSE, three India state board examinations are accepted as a direct entry pathway: Tamil Nadu Secondary Certificate (HSC), Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education School Certificate and Karnataka Pre-University Certificate. Students must satisfy English language requirements to get into the University of Melbourne. There are many ways to satisfy the English language requirements.

The tuition fee for international students is charged for each year you are enrolled. The tuition fee is payable according to your specific enrolment in any given semester. Your tuition fee will depend on the type and number of subjects you will take and you will pay according to the subjects you are studying and not your degree. The total tuition fee payable will be provided when you are offered a place at the University of Melbourne. The tuition fee for international students starting their classes is around INR 21 Lacs - 26 Lakh. 

According to various sources, University of Melbourne has an overall acceptance rate of 70% making it less selective for international student admissions. Some of the general admission requirements for Indian students are the minimum GPA requirements along with the Grade 12 scores. The university will also accept their standardized test and English Language Proficiency scores to be considered for admission.

Some of the comparative factors of these universities are given as follows:

International students can submit an online application to join the University of Melbourne. There is a separate application for UG and PG admission at the university. Mentioned below are the steps to apply for UG admission at the university:

Check the steps for undergraduate admission via a official website:

Step 1: Register online to start an application account.

Step 2: Select the ‘Course’ you want to apply.

Step 3: Upload supporting documents to meet the eligibility requirements.

Step 4: Accept the terms & conditions and submit the University of Melbourne application fee.

Check the steps for undergraduate admission via a VTAC app:

Step 1: Visit ‘vtac.edu.au’ and create an account to start the application.

Step 2: Submit personal details and other mandatory information to continue.

Step 3: Select the ‘Course’ you want to apply.

Step 4: Upload supporting documents to meet the eligibility requirements.

Step 5: Review and pay a non-refundable application fee to submit the application.

Yes, the University of Melbourne accepts Indian students. The total student enrollment at the university is 53,000+. The international student population is 45%. Also, the 1300+ is Indian student enrollment. For Indian students, the eligibility requirements vary as per the course levels. In the context of student reviews, the overall rating for Melbourne University is 3.9.

International students whose first language is not English must meet the below English language requirements:

Note: Above UG English language requirements are for all undergraduate programs except the Bachelor of Oral Health*

International students can follow the below University of Melbourne requirements for admission in master's programs:

Requirements for Graduate Programs

• Must complete an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Submit additional test scores (if required)
• Meet the English language requirements
• Submit a word experience (if asked)

International students can expect a tuition cost between INR 23L and INR 37L for a master's degree in the University of Melbourne. Students must make an additional budget for accommodation, transportation, insurance, food, books and supplies, and more. Students can check the tuition cost for popular master's courses at the University of Melbourne below:

Once the application form is filled and submitted the application portal will prompt you to pay the application fees. The University of Melbourne application fee is AUD 130 or 7,299.85. 

(AUD 1 = INR 56.15 as on Jun 28, 2024)