Griffith University

Bachelor of Medical Science

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This degree, designed for high-achieving secondary school leavers, provides the opportunity for you to progress directly into our Doctor of Medicine (5099)*. In your first year, you will be introduced to the basic sciences underpinning medical science - anatomy, chemistry, biochemistry, genes and disease, law and ethics, microbiology, physiology, and epidemiology. You will also undertake a course in "interpersonal skills" which provides you with knowledge and skills in communication and interaction with patients.

In second year, you will study these areas in greater depth and take medically focused courses in immunology, infectious disease, pharmacology, metabolism, structural biochemistry, and molecular genetics, as well as undertaking a capstone course (Integrated Medical Sciences) which integrates and applies the knowledge of basic sciences learned in your first and second years to solving clinical problems.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan
  • Parklands Dr, Southport

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed as there are a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Science to commence in Trimester 1, 2024 will be determined by the following criteria:

  • Academic achievement for Year 12 applicants in the year before entry
  • OR academic achievement for applicants who have completed their senior secondary studies up to three years prior to application and who have not previously attempted tertiary study at Diploma level or higher
  • All prerequisite subjects (or their equivalent) must be met.

Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Science to commence in Trimester 1, 2025 will be determined by the following criteria:

  • Academic achievement for Year 12 applicants in the year before entry
  • OR academic achievement for applicants who have completed their senior secondary studies up to one year prior to application and who have not previously attempted tertiary study at Diploma level or higher
  • All prerequisite subjects (or their equivalent) must be met.
  • Achievement in the University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ (UCAT ANZ) (optional, refer to How to Apply for further information).

Prerequisites

For applicants who completed secondary studies up to 3 years before applying and have not attempted tertiary study at diploma level or higher.

Assumed Knowledge

English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C)

English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
  • OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
  • OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $28,500 $109,500 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $28,500 $109,500

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Medical Science will prepare you for the following roles.

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