In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in 2021 and 2022.
Students commencing some subject areas in this course in 2021 and 2022 are required to commence their studies in-person on campus. Remote study is not available for the following subject areas:
- Anatomy and Histology
- Applied Medical Sciences
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Chemistry
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Neuroscience
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Theatre and Performance Studies
Applicants will be eligible for admission for these subject areas only if they are able to demonstrate they are physically present in Australia on the date specified in the offer made to them by the University.
About this course
The broad medical and health sciences sectors are expanding and with this comes greater employment prospects. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Medical Science) will give you the essential foundation for a rewarding career in healthcare or medical research.
This four-year course will develop your knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, from the molecular level all the way to whole systems. It will allow you to launch straight into graduate research in medical science, and will give you an excellent foundation of knowledge if you wish to undertake the University of Sydney's graduate medicine or dentistry programs.
In first year we will cover the basic sciences: chemistry, biology and mathematics, plus electives. These units will give you the fundamental knowledge needed for the clinical subjects you will undertake in second and third years.
In second year, you will complete core medical science units in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, anatomy, immunobiology and pathology. You will also be able to take science or non-science electives.
In your third and fourth years, you will choose from medical science units and complete an interdisciplinary capstone project.
During the four years of the Bachelor of Advanced Studies you will complete a second major (see below) as well as studies from a range of disciplines. This will involve advanced coursework and opportunities to get involved in a cross-disciplinary community, as well as professional, research or entrepreneurial project work.
After completing this course you will have the ideal base for research in medical science. If you are planning a career in medical research, you should plan to undertake an honours year (or its replacement), followed by research via a PhD program.
For your second major you may select your subjects from those offered by our academic schools:
- School of Chemistry
- School of Geosciences (including Geography and Geology and Geophysics)
- School of History and Philosophy of Science
- School of Life and Environmental Science (including Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environment,and Food Science)
- School of Mathematics and Statistics (including Data Science)
- School of Physics
- School of Psychology
- School of Veterinary Science
In the final year of your degree, you have two options, Advanced Coursework OR Honours:
- Advanced Coursework: Enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
- Honours: Develop deep analytical skills and prepare yourself for further research opportunities, such as pursuing a PhD. You will undertake a supervised but independent research project as well as connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. Admission to the honours pathway is subject to meeting the specified WAM and additional entry requirements. Check with your faculty for details.