Bachelor of Medical Science
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Medical Science is the foundation that the practice of medicine is built on. It incorporates facets of several scientific disciplines to uncover how the body functions – reactions to disease, drugs, treatments, and the role of genetics. This degree can prepare you for a career in biomedical research and progress to graduate medical or paramedical studies. After completing the course, you’ll be able to delve into further study for deeper specialisations in biotechnology, public health, immunology and molecular biology.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Human anatomy, human pathology, medical immunology, medical microbiology, medical pharmacology, medical physiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, and neurobiology.
Career opportunities
Medical research, paramedical professions, health policy, medical laboratory science, pathology and forensic science, patents and intellectual property, market research and product development, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced.
Applicants with higher education study
UNSW Medicine Lateral Entry Scheme: A limited number of high-performing students may be able to gain entry to the UNSW Medicine program with advanced standing. Students intending to apply for entry via this pathway must have completed all compulsory courses by the end of Stage 2. Visit UNSW Medicine Special Entry Scheme for more information.
Also refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.