Bachelor of Medical Sciences

Medical researchers are a lot like detectives. As they search for leads, disregard suspects and ultimately solve mysteries, they also have the thrill of knowing that each scientific discovery they make in the lab may one day turn into a pioneering real-world medical treatment.

This interdisciplinary course will provide you with the broad background in the biological, chemical and biomolecular sciences you'll need for a rewarding career whether that be unravelling the molecular building blocks that underpin disease, developing new drugs to treat or cure disease, or applying your scientific knowledge to help solve crimes.

Key Features

• Our wide range of units allows you to build on your skills in either the biomedical, biomolecular or medicinal chemistry fields.
• This course provides a solid background for postgraduate study in medical and allied health areas.
• Throughout this course, you'll be supported and advised by academic mentors with expertise in the medical sciences.

Suitable For

If you're interested in medical, biomedical and allied health sciences, or a career in medical research.

Professions

• Biotechnologist
• Drug discovery and development researcher
• Forensic scientist
• Genetic counsellor
• Health researcher
• Histologist
• Hospital scientist
• Medical researcher
• Pharmacologist
• Postgraduate student in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy
• Scientific officer with pharmaceutical, pathology and reproductive technology companies

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $34,800
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,450.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.