Bachelor of Medical Science

Medical science is the foundation on which the practice of medicine is built. This Bachelor of Medical Science delves into how the human body functions and responds to disease and drug treatments. It incorporates facets of several scientific disciplines to provide you with an extensive understanding of the human body.

The Bachelor of Medical Science explores:

• the structure and chemistry of the cells that make up living organisms (cell & molecular biology and biochemistry)
• the structure and function of the human body (anatomy and physiology)
• the general processes leading to disease (pathology)
• the role of bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms in disease (microbiology)
• drugs which are used to cure human diseases (pharmacology)
• the way in which our form and function is inherited (genetics)
• the processes of development from the fertilised ovum (embryology)
• the natural defences of the body (immunology)
• the structure and function of the brain (neuroscience).
  

The Bachelor of Medical Science provides the basis for a career in biomedical research and is also an appropriate first degree if you’re planning to progress to graduate medical or paramedical degrees. After completing the course, you’ll be able to delve into further study for deeper specialisations in biotechnology, public health, immunology and molecular biology.

Learn with the best
When you enrol in the Bachelor of Medical Science, you'll learn from the best from Australia and beyond. Domestic and international students will learn from educators who are deeply involved and globally recognised in the science community.

UNSW Science  and the Bachelor of Medical Science are at the forefront of many new scientific developments, teaching and innovation. We’re responsive to the needs of industry, adaptive to change and take an innovative approach to teaching and learning. Our world-class laboratories, clinics and simulators give you the tools to discover new frontiers and make meaningful discoveries to benefit society. We’re one of the top 50 universities in the world for anatomy and physiology and proud of it.^*

Our collaborative learning environment
When you study the Bachelor of Medical Science, you’ll have the opportunity to enrich your education with experiences beyond the classroom via hands-on experience. UNSW’s School of Biomedical Sciences is the largest school within UNSW Medicine & Health and one of the largest at UNSW. It manages the UNSW Lifestyle Clinic, which delivers exercise-related healthcare services to the community and extensive research opportunities for students. The clinic brings together some of Australia’s most innovative teams of healthcare professionals and researchers.

Leverage our industry connections
Reach your career goals with industry-relevant skills and training. Tap into our network of 400+ industry and research partners to start building your own professional connections. When you leverage your own potential by enrolling in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences you’ll see your career opportunities flourish.

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