Bachelor of Medical Science (Accelerated)

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Accelerated) enables high-capacity individuals to complete their Bachelor of Medical Science studies sooner than the traditional 3-year timeframe. The program of study encourages students to get a head start in pursuing further study or career opportunities. The course is designed to give graduates the knowledge base and skills to enter the health and medical science workforce, continue with a research higher degree or to continue with other health related degrees. As students progress through the degree they have more choice to eventually specialise in a range of areas in medical science.

This is an innovative and flexible degree providing exciting options for moving into a range of careers in the areas of medical science and research. It offers specialised study for those seeking to work as medical science professionals in such areas as microbiology, molecular medicine, physiology and anatomy, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology. As well as an appropriate pathway for postgraduate studies in allied health fields.

Students will complete the course in 2.5 years, completing 5 topics per semester and 4 non-semester topics.

Why study Medical Science at Flinders?

• Access state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities
• Choose topics from biological and biomedical science to combine a solid understanding of the human body
• Laboratory practicals and experiments equip you with the laboratory skills to prepare you for work as a medical scientist
• Be immersed in a strong clinical and research environment
• Incorporate real word experience into academic study with a professional placement in medical science
• Eligibility to apply, on graduation, for a sub-quota of up to 25 places in Flinders’ Doctor of Medicine (domestic students only)
• Opportunity postgraduate pathways in allied health fields

Your career

Graduates will find career opportunities in diverse areas such as medical research carried out in universities and government and industry-funded organisations, the pharmaceutical industry, government regulatory industries, industry-based biomedical companies, and diagnostic laboratories.

Potential occupations include:

• bone densitometry technician
• cardiac physiologist
• medical laboratory technician
• medical research scientist
• development scientist.

Potential employers include:

• universities
• government
• industry-funded organisations
• the pharmaceutical industry
• government regulatory bodies
• biomedical companies
• diagnostic laboratories.

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs. Prerequisites: SACE stage two chemistry or equivalent.

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