University of Canberra
Bachelor of Medical Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationUC’s Bachelor of Medical Science provides you with the foundational understanding of the science that underpins medicine, human health, disease and general well-being. Unlock your career ambitions and gain the comprehensive knowledge and skills that enable you to understand the unique interactions between cellular, chemical and biological sciences. Engaging with the revitalised curriculum that builds upon science as a core major, study key areas like chemistry and biology at the molecular, cellular, organ and whole organism level while engaging in research projects or work integrated learning. With a strong emphasis on professional skills and an integrated group work approach, you will examine contemporary issues in health and disease in the latter half of the degree. In addition to the core science major, you’ll also complete two specialist majors, the Pathological Basis of Disease and the Genetic Basis of Disease. This will allow you to develop the in-depth skills required to navigate the ever-changing and fast-paced medical science industry.
Delivery mode
University of Canberra offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 20 Telita St, Bruce
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Assumed knowledge: Year 12 Biology (T)/Human Biology (T), Chemistry (T), and Mathematical Methods (T) or equivalent.
English language requirements: An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Recognised qualifications
We recognise a range of qualifications from Australia and around the world for direct entry to UC. When we assess your application to determine your selection rank, we’ll consider what secondary school qualification you’ve completed and possibly look at other factors depending on your situation.
Domestic School Leavers
If you’re currently studying Year 12 or have completed secondary school in the last two years, you’re considered a ‘recent school-leaver’. If you’ve completed an Australian Year 12, your selection rank is your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.
We also recognise the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 and International Baccalaureate (IB) qualifications.
Domestic Non-School Leavers
If you’re not applying straight out of secondary school, we recognise a range of qualifications for admission into our undergraduate courses for non-school leavers:
- Any Australian Year 12 qualification such as the HSC, VCE, or equivalent
- New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Completed vocational training of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent of Certificate III or higher (you may also be eligible for credit for these qualifications)
- Pathway, preparatory, or enabling courses such as those by UC College or other recognised providers elsewhere
- Any complete or incomplete tertiary study
- Documented and paid work experience that was at least one year full-time
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) – UC accepts the multiple-choice version.
We’ll use the qualification with the most competitive selection rank when assessing your application. We may also assess a combination of your work experience and/or qualifications, such as working in an industry related to your area of study.
Assumed knowledge: Year 12 Biology (T)/Human Biology (T), Chemistry (T), and Mathematical Methods (T) or equivalent.
English language requirements: An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.
If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we also recognise a range of other international qualifications for direct entry. These include the NCEA Level 3, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and GCE A Levels, plus other country-specific qualifications.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$112,500
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Medical Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Biomedical Researcher
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Hospital Scientist
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Medical Laboratory Scientist
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Medical Researcher
A Medical Researcher plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare through scientific investigation, typically working in laboratories or clinical s...
Medical Scientist
A Medical Scientist conducts laboratory research and diagnostic testing to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. You might work in hospi...
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Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is embedded deep in the soul of Canberra, the Australian capital. Canberra is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.
Our home in Canberra and connection with our neighbouring communities shapes our purpose as a university. Whether it’s fostering innovation, meeting health-care needs, solving environmental challenges or equipping our future leaders, our University is an embodiment of our distinctive city. Canberra is a wonderful place to live, study and work – a safe, connected, multicultural city which boasts great scenery, excellent entertainment and sports venues, a buzzing food scene and a glittering galaxy of cultural institutions.
UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focussed on employability outcomes. We’re ranked in the top 5 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2021, 2023), in the world’s top 300 universities (THE, 2023) and ranked number one in the ACT for full-time employment and teaching quality (GUG 2023). These are remarkable achievements for a university only recently celebrating its 30th anniversary.
This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive teaching and learning, as well as strong ties to industry. The latter means that students enjoy real-world work experience, internships and clinical placements meaning UC students get a taste for their future careers, even before graduation.
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