Bachelor of Medical Sciences with a Major in Neuroscience

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

020161F

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 45,600 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Medical Sciences with a Major in Neuroscience

About

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, from the cells that form it to the actions and behaviours it produces. It brings together studies in biology, chemistry and physics with those in behaviour, anatomy and physiology. Neuroscientists seek to improve our understanding of the brain and the body, how they function and the health issues that affect them.

The Neuroscience major covers the structure of the nervous system, how it operates at the cellular level through to the whole system, and the common pathologies that affect it. You’ll learn about the nervous system from developmental, molecular and cellular, behavioural and cognitive neuroscience perspectives, and you’ll explore the interactions between the nervous system and other body systems. You’ll also learn about the common injuries and pathologies that affect the nervous system, and how they’re treated now and will be in the future.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Genetic counsellor (after further study)
Laboratory technician
Medical technician (after further study)
Neuroimaging technician (after further study)
Pharmaceutical sales representative
Research assistant
Science communication officer
Science journalist

Employers

Hospitals
Medical or scientific publications
Newspaper and magazine publishers
Pharmaceutical companies
Research institutes
Universities

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