Bachelor of Medical Science

Enables students to learn about the basis for human disease, its detection and the range of scientific endeavours to treat disease and improve health.

As the complexity of healthcare increases, there will be a greater need for medical science graduates to support the continuum of health service delivery from community-based projects to highly specialised laboratories.

Course Entry

Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
• University Preparation Course;*
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

English Language requirements (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through the completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programmes defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Course Details

Semester availability

• Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
• Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Note: Students who have passed Chemistry ATAR or equivalent, may substitute SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences with an elective unit.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Note: Students who have passed Physics ATAR or equivalent, may substitute SCP1134 Foundations of Physics with an elective unit.

Year 3 - Semester 1

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Course Learning Outcomes

• Apply broad and coherent medical science knowledge to a range of theoretical, practical and diagnostic contexts.
• Communicate medical science knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
• Critically analyse, interpret and synthesise complex medical and health science information.
• Demonstrate ethical judgement and global perspectives with respect for cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgement to anticipate medical science challenges and generate sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for a personal and professional scholarship.
• Use digital and laboratory technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise medical science information from diverse sources.
• Work collaboratively and demonstrate professionalism in the application of knowledge and skills.

Career Opportunities

This course is an entry pathway to many highly sought-after careers such as medicine and other health professions, through to postgraduate study. The course will also provide a pathway for graduates to enter careers in medical research and development, the health industry, and education.

Possible future job titles

Biomedical Technician, Science Teacher, Medical Representative, Research Officer, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Researcher.