Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation)

The Bachelor of Medical Science aims to develop your skills to apply knowledge of Clinical Measurement or Nutrition to clinical practice in a health professional role, or Biotechnology in support industries and medical research.

The course is designed to build a high level of technical and evaluative skill so you can assess and implement recommendations for best practices in patient testing, monitoring, education or developing therapeutics in the cutting-edge medical biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. The course also aims to develop high-level communication skills so that you can interact positively with patients/clients, other health professionals or industry leaders and are ready for the clinical or scientific work environment.

Clinical decision-making and problem-solving ability will be promoted through opportunities such as developing skills in designing, conducting and interpreting medical research.

YOUR COURSE
The Bachelor of Medical Science offers you a choice of major in Clinical Measurement, Nutrition or Biotechnology (in support industries and medical research.) You will study a common first year across all majors and complete foundation units in anatomy, physiology, chemistry and biochemistry. This foundational study gives you valuable knowledge and skills that you will build upon as you progress with your chosen major. As you progress through your studies your units become more advanced and deepen your discipline knowledge and skills.

Explore your interests

Clinical Measurement: A major in clinical measurement is ideal if you are seeking employment as a clinical measurement scientist. You will complete multidisciplinary training in diagnostic physiological measurement in cardiac sciences, respiratory sciences, neurophysiology and sleep science.

Biotechnology: With an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies in the development and application of therapeutics, a major in biotechnology allows you to pursue a career in the biopharmaceutical industry or medical research laboratories.

Nutrition: The nutrition major leads to career opportunities in nutrition-related health promotion and food and nutrition industries and provides a pathway for postgraduate study in health education, research and public health.  

REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities to learn in a safe and simulated environment in purpose-built medical science laboratories. Within the Clinical Measurement you will complete two six-week placements, totalling 360 hours. The Nutrition or Biotechnology majors include one six-week placement, totalling 180 hours. Your placements provide you with opportunities to apply your discipline knowledge to authentic scenarios so that you graduate work-ready with valuable connections and networks.

INDUSTRY RELEVANT
Our medical science team work closely with industry bodies to develop and review the course, ensuring that it meets industry needs and you graduate with a strong and valuable skillset.

You will learn from an experienced team of medical science lecturers who have vast national and international experience. Experience ranges from medical research in medical fields, such as cardiovascular, immunology, and musculoskeletal research, and practitioners with relevant industry experience including medical lab scientists and medical doctors.

Our teaching team is committed to sharing their experience and knowledge with you giving you access to valuable perspectives, learnings and insights of active researchers and real practitioners.

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:

• a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
• bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) with an overall band score of at least 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 in each sub test, or
• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL – internet based) with an overall score of at least 79, with no sub-score less than 21, or
• A Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with an overall band score of 62 with no communication score less than 54, or
• An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each student will be assessed individually.

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers. This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Completion of the Diploma of Music will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in roles such as a:

• professional musician
• studio teacher.

You may also pursue a music-related role in arts administration, communication or creative industries.

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Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

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