Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (H3X)

Application closing dates are strictly applied and late applications will not be accepted.

Please note that the Medicine program (BMedScMD) is not part of the Schools Recommendation Program.

The combined degree*, the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedScMD), will prepare you to take a front-line leadership role as a doctor in health care delivery. Be challenged to use your knowledge and skills to help people and make a real difference to Tasmania and the world by contributing to positive health outcomes and improving health care systems at local, national and global levels.

Medicine is a fascinating and rewarding career, with endless variety. In addition to clinical care, you can make a difference with your involvement in medical research, biomedical technology, public health, medical education, and health policy.

We have been producing highly skilled graduates for over 50 years by ensuring that students are mentored by academics and clinicians committed to their education. Your studies will lead you to become a highly capable doctor and establish the foundation for lifelong learning throughout an endlessly
rewarding career.

The new Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council.

*Note, you will receive one testamur for the combined degree.

International Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements (from 2023)

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the date the course commences

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education

This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.
This course uses clinical aptitude test scores as part of the admission process.

• A pathway exits for applicants completing the Bachelor of Medical Research (53E) in the year prior to course commencement. Admissions test scores are not required for these applicants.
• Overseas medical degrees cannot be used for admission to this course.
• Students previously excluded from medical degrees other than at UTAS are NOT eligible for admission.

Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study

This course does not admit students on the basis of VET/TAFE study.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience.

Prerequisites

CHM415115 Chemistry (or equivalent). Chemistry must have been completed within the last 5 years and equivalence can be one of the following: successful completion of UTAS Chemistry Foundation Unit (KRA001);

OR
Successful completion of Unilearn Chemistry (UNL21); OR a passing grade for Level 100 or higher (i.e. first year university unit) at any Australian or New Zealand University. Other chemistry units will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, as approved by the Course Coordinator.

English Language Requirements apply

Once you've completed the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, you'll be eligible to apply for provisional registration to undertake training in an approved hospital as an intern.

On successful completion of your internship, you can apply for general registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia and New Zealand. You'll also be able to choose an area of specialisation in which to develop your future career.

Graduates can apply to specialise in a wide variety of fields such as general practice, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, pathology, anaesthesia, radiology or psychiatry.

Graduates may also become medical administrators in hospitals or government departments or develop academic careers which include teaching and medical research.