GCE A Levels: 5.5
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 25
Course pre-requisites:
English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
Recommended: one of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics (Units 3/4,C)
IELTS, 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0)
TOEFL (internet based), 86 (no component less than 21)
Pearson (PTE Academic), 58 (no component less than 54)
C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency, 176 (no component less than 169)
JCUCEAP, EAP Level 4
Learn the principles of medicine, chemistry, biology and experimental science and become an expert in scientific enquiry.
In your third year, you will choose from specialised electives to suit your interests. In your final year, work directly with real-world patients in both urban and rural practical placements, and provide services for rural and remote communities.
Become a clinical scientist and make a difference. Clinical Sciences graduates are flexible, uniquely-equipped professionals who contribute valuably to both healthcare teams and scientific discovery.
CRICOS Code: 096261G
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BM1001:03 Introduction to Biomedicine
BM1002:03 Anatomy: Principles and Systems
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
Teaching Period 2
BM1003:03 Biomedicine in the Tropics
BM1004:03 Anatomy and Physiology 2
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
Level 2
Teaching Period 1
BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity
PP2101:03 Medical Physiology 1
Teaching Period 2
BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics
PP2150:03 Introduction to Medical Pharmacology or BC2024:03 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology
MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology
PP2201:03 Medical Physiology 2
Level 3
Teaching Period 1
BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology
PP3101:03 Advanced and Integrated Physiology
PP3151:03 General Pathobiology
Teaching Period 2
BM3000:03 Advanced Projects in Biomedicine
PP3251:03 Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
JCU Clinical Sciences (Honours) graduates are multi-skilled and find employment in a large range of private and public health clinics. Many go on to higher research studies or postgraduate study in other health sciences.
Graduates pursue careers in various areas including private or public health care, education, or research.
You could find employment as a clinical measurement scientist in cardiac, respiratory, and sleep investigation units of hospitals, or as a neuro and renal physiologist.
Clinical Sciences (Honours) graduates may also choose to apply for graduate entry into medicine, veterinary science, physiotherapy, dentistry, or other health sciences.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
