Undergraduate
Medical Science
Contact us
Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
Hours
Frequently asked questions
Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
This degree could lead to careers as a clinical or health professional, or a medical scientist and researcher.
- Medical practitioner*
- Dentist*
- Podiatrist*
- Pharmacist*
- Optometrist*
- Genetic Counsellor*
- Audiologist*
- Medical/Biomedical researcher
- Medical scientist (diagnostics)
- Microbiologist
*postgraduate studies required
Complimentary minors
Complementary minors include:
- Applied Ethics
- Brain and Behaviour
- Global Health
- Women’s Health
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Note: quota restrictions apply to this course.
Admission requirements
92.00 ATAR – competitive entry based on ATAR
Early Offers / Direct Entry applications are not available for this course
Minimum entry requirements
- 13.5
- 13
- 2.4
- 87.4
- 316
- 348
- 342
- 76
- 1300
- 72
- 92
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
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Find out how to apply through our simple online application process.
We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course.
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Course details
The Medical Science extended major focuses on mechanisms of health and human disease, providing you with the essential preclinical knowledge to prepare you for a broad range of careers in health and biomedical science-related fields.
Medical Science can only be taken as a degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised).
Quick details
- Available 2024
- Full-time only
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- 8 hours per unit which includes contact hours, assignments, personal study and examinations
- Undergraduate
- MJD-MEDSI
- 3 years - Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised)
About the course
The Medical Science Extended Major provides learning across a broad arena of health and medical disciplines, designed to articulate with UWA’s health professional degrees.
Within the Medical Science Extended Major, multiple specialisations in biomedical disciplines are offered to enable breadth and depth of learning in your field of interest. Specialisations include Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, Anatomy and Reproductive Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Microbiology and Immunology, and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
You'll take a set of core units in Levels 1 and 2, along with your chosen specialisation units. In Level 3, you'll complete your specialisation units plus two body systems units.
This multi-disciplinary program delivered by award winning educators and researchers will support you to think critically and creatively.
Course Structure
Two core units each semester in Level 1 and 2, and one integrated body system unit is each semester in Level 3. These core units articulate with specialisation units, which differ depending on the chosen specialisation.
Why study this major
- You’ll be taught by world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories and teaching spaces
- Learn from and network with many bright minds, including some of the state’s leading biomedical scientists
- Engage with your fellow students and expert teaching academics from day 1 at UWA creating an exceptional cohort feel and student experience
- Gain in-depth understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease
- Develop essential skills that impact the health of people in our communities
- Choose your specialisation to gain expertise in the field, ensuring job-readiness
Assured Pathways
Health Students' Society
The Health Students' Society (HSS) is a student-run, not-for-profit organisation for undergraduates completing health-related majors at UWA. HSS provides social and education opportunities and encourages students to make the most of their time on campus and of university life. HSS offers a support network for members during their degrees and aims to enhance the university experience and raise the profile of graduates to prospective employees.
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)