Bachelor of Medical Science

Medical Science is the study of human disease, including its diagnosis, treatment and prevention. As healthcare complexity increases there will be a greater need for medical science graduates to support a diversity of health service delivery.

This course introduces a broad range of theory, including studies in anatomy, physiology, human genetics and human evolution and ecology, while giving you extensive practical experience in cutting edge laboratories, located in our purpose-built $50m Science building.

• Apply broad and coherent medical science knowledge to a range of theoretical, practical and diagnostic contexts.
• Critically analyse, interpret and synthesise complex medical and health science information.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgement to anticipate medical science challenges and generate sustainable solutions.
• Use digital and laboratory technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise medical science information from diverse sources.
• Communicate medical science knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
• Demonstrate ethical judgement and global perspectives with respect for cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
• Work collaboratively and demonstrate professionalism in the application of knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for personal and professional scholarship.