Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Medical Science
This specialised degree covers areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience and more. It provides exciting options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences and emphasizes the fundamental sciences that underpin virtually all fields of medical science. What you will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This specialised degree covers areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience and more. It provides exciting options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences and emphasizes the fundamental sciences that underpin virtually all fields of medical science.
What you will study
First year
A typical first year may include:
- core topics in biology, chemistry, physiology, and skills for medical scientists
- a selection of option topics from a range of areas including biotechnology, chemistry, biostatistics, legal studies, nutrition and physics.
Second year
A typical second year may include:
- core topics in biochemistry, human physiology, molecular biology, and skills for medical scientists
- a selection of option topics from a range of areas including human immunology and infectious diseases, fundamental neuroscience, virology, and microbiology.
Third year
A typical third year may include:
- core topic in skills for medical scientists
- study in a specialisation in physiology and neuroscience, medical biotechnology, pharmacology and toxicology, biochemistry and molecular biology, nutrition, or microbiology
- a professional placement topic involving a semester of laboratory-based project work.
Your career
The degree provides options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences. Graduates may find employment in such fields as medical science, pharmaceutical research, biomedical organisations, diagnostic laboratories, health administration, and health planning and policy.
Potential occupations include:
- bone densitometry technician
- cardiac physiologist
- medical laboratory technician
- medical scientist
- research and development scientist.
Potential employers include:
- universities
- government
- industry-funded organisations
- the pharmaceutical industry
- government regulatory bodies
- biomedical companies
- diagnostic laboratories.
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 7.0 Speaking, 7.0 Writing, 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Listening;
- TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 65 Speaking, 65 Writing, 65 Reading, 65 Listening;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 185 Speaking, 185 Writing, 185 Reading, 185 Listening;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening
- Duolingo: Not accepted
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
