Bachelor
Complement your medical studies with an arts education.
Complement your medical studies with an arts education. This degree offers the flexibility to shape your studies and pursue subjects you love in the humanities and social sciences during leave taken between phases of the medicine program.
Our medical program will prepare you for professional practice and empower you to lead the future of health. Through your arts degree, you can pursue a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including languages, arts, history, philosophy and business. The arts component of your study will help you develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication and research. It offers a diverse range of internationally minded subjects, which brings a global perspective to your learning.
Study the most in-demand degree in NSW
The Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine was the most popular first preference choice in NSW for the last six years running (2018 - 2023).*
Learn within a world-class biomedical precinct
You'll be learning within the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct - a world-leading health, education and research environment. Attracting the best clinicians and academics from around the world, the precinct fosters collaboration between healthcare professionals, providing an environment for ground-breaking research.
Leverage UNSW's industry connections
Our strong industry links give you the opportunity to learn within Australia's best hospitals and private practices. Gain valuable exposure to one of the world's best healthcare systems and work and study as part of interdisciplinary teams on hospital wards. Study alongside some of Australia's best medical researchers through our affiliated Independent Medical Research Institutes. Leverage our connections to gain professional opportunities and start building your own professional network.
Join our innovative health community
Our health community features award-winning educators, clinicians and leaders in medicine. You'll have close engagement with our distinguished alumni community of celebrated doctors and researchers. You'll be welcomed into our supportive community of healthcare professionals, who are working together to improve life for all.
*Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) 2018 - 2023
This double degree is only open to students who have been accepted into the medicine program. If you wish to undertake this program, you'll need to contact the Medicine Education and Student Office during your first year to apply to transfer into the double degree. To apply to study medicine, you'll first need to determine which applicant category you fit under. Visit the how to apply page
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
All applicants must complete an external test (UCAT ANZ) and also complete an interview. Please see here for more info on applying to Medicine.
English Standard. English as a Second Language and Fundamentals of English are not considered suitable preparation
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Our students come to us from many backgrounds and all walks of life. We offer a range of entry schemes to ensure the brightest minds have the opportunity to study with us. Explore your options below and get in touch, opens in a new window with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Visit the special entry schemes, opens in a new window page for detailed information on our medicine pathways, including:
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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96
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
9
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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17
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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38
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1370
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
All applicants must complete an external test (UCAT ANZ or ISAT) and also complete an interview. Please see here for more info on applying to Medicine.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Our medicine graduates go on to pursue diverse and rewarding careers in a wide range of roles across the medical industry. Upon successful completion of this program, you'll be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia. This will allow you to commence your one-year hospital internship following graduation, which is required to gain general registration as a doctor in Australia.
Further study and experience will allow you to specialise in a specific area of medicine, such as general practice, paediatrics, cardiology, oncology, general surgery, orthopaedics, pathology, radiology or psychiatry. If you choose not to work as a medical practitioner in a hospital or private practice, this degree will also prepare you for other career opportunities in medical research, health policy and medical education.
The arts component of your degree has two key career benefits. Firstly, you'll expand your knowledge beyond the medical realm, which can enhance your future career prospects. Secondly, the arts courses you choose can complement your medical degree. For example, you could use your arts degree to study a foreign language which will directly help you communicate as a clinician.
Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Medicine, you'll be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia. This will allow you to commence your one-year hospital internship following graduation, which is required to gain general registration as a doctor in Australia.
"Knowing that UNSW is a leader in medical research was really crucial in my decision making because I know the medical workforce is getting more and more competitive. UNSW builds research into its medical program, which means once you graduate, you're in a much better position to get a job."
Ashna Basu
Junior Medical Officer, Prince of Wales Hospital