Bachelor of Medical Sciences
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Overview
Study the sciences underpinning research in medical areas such as medicine, biomedicine and related health areas.
In this degree you'll study biology, chemistry, psychology, physics, statistics and mathematics in your first year. You'll then specialise in either:
- Biomedical
- Medicinal chemistry
- Psychomedical sciences
Key features
- Opportunity to engage in practical and applied sciences.
- Strong focus on developing your research skills.
- Unique study combination of psychology, biology and chemistry.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300518
Suitable for
If you're interested in medical, biomedical and allied health sciences.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,190.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
- HSC Mathematics (recommended)
- HSC Chemistry (recommended)
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Notes:
Honours can be achieved in this degree.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 42 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Medical Sciences designated units | 69 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above designated as Medical Sciences units | 21 |
| Completion of a designated People unit to be selected from outside the Faculty of Science | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Medical Sciences specialisations:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
Not applicable. However, graduates of the Medical Chemistry stream can select units to qualify for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated.
Career Opportunities
- biomedical engineering
- biotechnology industry
- education
- forensics
- genetic counselling
- health research
- histology
- medical administration
- medical research
- mental health workers
- pathology companies
- pharmacology
- psychological research
- sales or marketing in the diagnostics or pharmaceutical industry
Employers
- AMRAD
- Astra Pharmaceuticals
- Australian Water Technologies
- Children's Cancer Institute Australia
- Children's Medical Research Institute
- Garvan Institute for Medical Research
- government departments
- Heart Research Institute
- hospitals
- Norvet Laboratories
- Phytex Australia
- Sydney IVF
- universities
Profiles
Our Students
Nimnadi De Silva
"I chose Macquarie University to study my Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree because it has a high standard of teaching and ample resources to aid me reach my potential. I am happy today knowing that I have made the right choice. The highly qualified and friendly academic staff give plenty of support and along with all the facilities and even extra curricular activities provides a complete experience in learning."
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