Offered By	ANU Joint Colleges of Science
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	Dr Susan Howitt
Academic Plan	3607XMEDSC
CRICOS Code	036662J
UAC Code	138403(Bachelor of Medical Science)
Areas of Interest	Biology and Medical Science

Modern medical sciences include subjects such as genetics, immunology, nutrition, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. The Bachelor of Medical Science brings all of these disciplines into the one degree where they form a core of compulsory areas of study. Students also choose additional subjects in complementary disciplines such as neuroscience, psychology, anatomy and ethics. As part of the final year, students undertake Medical Science in the Workplace; this course is designed to provide an opportunity for students undertaking the Bachelor of Medical Science to learn about applications of the medical sciences in the work place. Potential work place opportunities will be presented to students, such as medical research, clinical science, forensic science or therapeutic science. Problems and issues related to different work places and issues such as ethical conduct will be discussed. The course will include visits to, or experience in, one or more of these workplaces. 

A fundamental knowledge of the medical sciences provides a broad platform from which to undertake further study in medicine, pharmacology, physiotherapy, nutrition, dietetics or forensic science. There is a joint Bachelor of Medical Science with ANU and the University of South Australia that enables pathways into postgraduate programs into some of these allied health areas. This joint program involves courses at both universities to meet requirements for the programs. Students interested in undertaking the joint program must contact the program convener through the Biology Teaching and Learning Centre.

This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement. 

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	90
QLD Band	6
International Baccalaureate	33

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

ACT minor (but preferably a major) in Chemistry or NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent. A bridging course is available in February through the Department of Chemistry.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.