IELTS total 6.5, IELTS reading 6.5, IELTS writing 6.5, IELTS speaking 6.5, IELTS listening 6.5
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma or above
OR
Work and life experience
Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
During the first year you will develop an understanding of biological systems, how the human body functions and will begin to explore research methodologies.
During the second and third years you will complete some core courses but will also be able to choose from a range of elective courses, depending on your area of interest. You can choose from areas such as:
molecular biology
microbiology
immunology
human disease
human nutrition
genetics and reproductive physiology
pharmacology
infection and immunity
cancer biology.
Students may also choose a course that enables them to join one of the University's research groups and undertake a short research project providing students with experience in a research environment. Some of the research projects our students are currently undertaking include the relationship between nut consumption and biomarkers of cardiometabolic health in children, the role of inflammation in the link between traumatic brain injury and dementia, and antimicrobial resistance in residential aged care facilities.
Throughout the program, you will develop important transferable skills including writing scientific literature reviews and presenting work to an audience.
CRICOS CODE : 068948G
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Chemistry 100
Biology A
Health and Society
Elective 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Chemistry 101
Biology B
Quantitative Methods in Health
Elective 2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Biochemistry
Physiology
Microbiology
Medical Science Elective 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Immunology
Genes to Proteins
Genetics
Medical Science Elective 2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Infection and Immunity
Medical Science Elective 3
Medical Science Elective 4
AND
Medical Science Elective 5
OR
Advanced Methods in Molecular Biology
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Reproduction and Development
Cancer Biology
Medical Science Elective 6
AND
Epidemiological Principles and Methods
OR
Medical Science Elective 5
The Bachelor of Medical Science is a flexible degree that exposes you to the disciplines central to understanding human health and disease.
You will have an interest in science and how the human body works at all levels, including how different body systems interact with each other and the environment. You will need to be a problem solver, critical thinker, as well as analytical.
There is a wide range of opportunities available for graduates, both in Australia and overseas. Employment opportunities are diverse, and you will be qualified to work in:
medical or biomedical research: devise and conduct experiments to increase scientific knowledge
biotechnology: modify or manipulate living organisms to develop new products, such as pharmaceuticals or biofuels
forensic science: compare, analyse and interpret physical evidence using molecular biology techniques
medical informatics: develop, maintain and facilitate medical health records for healthcare organisations
medical sales representative: promote and sell a company’s products; must establish and maintain relationships with customers and stay informed of new medical developments.
If you finish your degree with a credit or higher grade point average (GPA) you could also be eligible for the one-year Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours) degree and depending on your results, may be eligible to continue postgraduate research with a Masters by Research or a PhD.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
