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Bachelor of Medical Science


  • University of Canberra
  • Course CRICOS Code:046613B
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.456
  • Course Duration:3 years
  • Australian State:Australian Capital TerritoryACT
  • Australian City:Canberra
  • Course Intake:Semester 1

Course Description

If your career goal is to gain employment in a biological or medical research laboratory, or perhaps a government regulatory laboratory, then studying the Bachelor of Medical Science is ideal. Providing a focused grounding on the interactions between chemical and biological science, as well as key disciplines in medical science, you’ll become experienced and proficient in medical science laboratory skills, specifically those used in research laboratories. You’ll flourish under the guidance of UC’s expert teaching staff, who all have extensive experience in medical and biomedical research and are members of UC’s prestigious Centre for Research in Therapeutic Solutions. Highly practical and alive with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, you’ll graduate with a confident knowledge of the workings of a laboratory and the necessary skills to secure your first employment role in medical science. Or if further study is your planned next step, the course is the perfect pathway for entry into postgraduate medicine or other allied health specialties.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Science
Faculty Faculty of Science and Technology
Qualification Level Bachelor/Undergraduate
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 32,900
Course Duration 3 years
Campus(es) Bruce

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: - Year 12 ATAR - other Australian Qualification - work experience - overseas qualification We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
English Requirements Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO