Bachelor of Medical Science
University of Canberra - Canberra
Overview
This degree will provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in key disciplines in medical science and knowledge of the interactions between cellular, chemical and biological science that underpin medical practice. The curriculum builds upon the foundational core major in science and enables the understanding of human biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and organ and whole organism level.
The Bachelor of Medical Science focuses on professional skills, and takes an integrated approach to examining contemporary issues in health and disease in the latter half of the course. It is structured as a double specialist major degree, to enable skills that the sector requires in an ever-changing environment. In addition to the core major in science, students must complete specialist majors in the pathological basis and the molecular basis of disease. Please note that this degree is fully constrained, which means that it contains no open elective space. The degree is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in research or in postgraduate medicine. Students with a broader interest in allied health or related fields should consider 368093 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) instead.
Majors
Areas of study
Biology, biochemistry and metabolism, chemistry, data analytics, genetic and pathological disease mechanisms, human physiology, infection and immunity.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Biological scientist, biotechnologist, biochemist, medical scientist, microbiologist, medical science officer, research officer, scientific evaluator, science policy officer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.75 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 73.05 | 82.6 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.25 | 60 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Canberra website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Canberra
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
57.25
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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