Bachelor of Science (Medical Science)
Sydney, Australia
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
AUD 53,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* for domestic students | December 1 2025 for international student
** TBC for domestic students | A$53,500 international students
Key Summary
You will develop knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, from the molecular level through to whole systems. This degree will give you an excellent foundation for the graduate medicine or dentistry programs, or you can launch straight into graduate research in medical science.
Whether you want to join the leading edge of medical research or become a doctor or dentist with further study, the Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) will give you the essential foundation for a rewarding career in healthcare or research.
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What you’ll study
This degree provides flexible pathways into broad medical science careers. The stream emphasises the interdisciplinary nature of medical sciences whilst providing depth and breadth. It provides a distinctive cohort experience.
In the first year, you will complete 48 cp including mathematics degree core units, Biology, Chemistry and Medical Sciences.
In the second year, you will take 48 cp, comprised of five integrated Medical Science units covering areas such as physiology, pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, and anatomy.
In the third year, you will complete 48 cp, including a capstone interdisciplinary experience and three medical science electives.
During the course, you will also take a minor or second major and 12 cp of Open Learning Environment units.
Sample study plan
This is an indicative study plan.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Human Biology**
- Chemistry 1A
- Mathematics Major
Semester 2
- From Molecules to Ecosystems
- Open Learning Environment unit
- Mathematics Major
Year 2
Semester 1
- Key Concepts in Physiology**
- Key Concepts in Pharmacology**
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology**
- Major
Semester 2
- Microbes, Infection and Immunity**
- Human Anatomy and Histology**
- Open Learning Environment unit
- Major
Year 3
Semester 1
- Medical Science selective units*
- Medical Science selective units*
- Major
- Major
Semester 2
- Medical Science Interdisciplinary Project
- Medical Science selective units*
- Major
- Major
* Medical Science selective units: Anatomy and Histology; Applied Medical Science; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Cell Pathology; Immunology; Infectious Diseases; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physiology; Virology.
** Students in the Medical Science stream enrol in cohort-specific, Medical Science only versions of these units with the prefix MEDS.
- 19th in the world for life sciences and medicine 2022 QS Subject Rankings
- Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
Medical science graduates can be found in a diverse range of careers and roles, including:
- Medical researcher
- Pathologist
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Histologist
- Physiologist
- Microbiologist
- Biochemist
- Biomedical device designer