Bachelor of Medical Science
UNSW Sydney
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00098G
This Bachelor of Medical Science is offered over three years and run jointly by the Science and Medicine faculties. Medical science underpins the study of Medicine. Students will learn about the human body; how it functions down to its smallest parts; how it reacts to disease and the drugs that are used to treat disease. Discover the processes of development from the fertilised ovum, to why we all look different and the role genetics plays, how and why we have natural defences and which structures and parts of our brain command how we move, think and feel. Medical science truly incorporates many facets of the scientific disciplines. On completion of their degree students are awarded a Bachelor of Medical Science. They'll have the opportunity, if they choose and their performance permits, to undertake a fourth year that involves research leading to an Honours degree.
Structure
In Year 1, students study the core disciplines of biology, chemistry and mathematics and are introduced to the history of discoveries contributing to major advances in our understanding of health and disease. Year 2 comprises studies from all of the medical science disciplines and in Year 3, students nominate a discipline in medical science for specialisation.
Subjects
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and 2 units of Chemistry (or equivalent)
- Recommended knowledge: Biology and or Physics. Students without this background will be considered for entry but are advised to undertake the necessary bridging course
Study pathways
High performing students may choose to study for honours in an additional research-oriented year. A limited number of high-performing students may be able to gain entry to the UNSW Medicine program with advanced standing.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Kensington | No |
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