Bachelor of Medical Science
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00120C
Follow in the footsteps of Nobel Prize winner Howard Florey and kick start career in medical research with the Bachelor of Medical Science. Students will delve into genetics, immunology, nutrition, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry and anatomy to understand how the human body works. Learn directly from biomedical scientists and health professionals, who are working to develop new cancer vaccines or ground breaking treatments for autoimmune diseases.
Structure
- The Bachelor of Medical Science requires completion of 144 units, of which: A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000 level courses, A minimum of 30 units must come from completion of 3000 level courses
- A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem Solving
Subjects
- BIOL1003 Evolution, Ecology & Genetics
- BIOL1004 Molecular and Cell Biology
- BIOL2142 General Microbiology
- BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression
- BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition
- BIOL3190 Medical Science in the Workplace
- CHEM1101 Chemistry 1
- CHEM1201 Chemistry 2
- MEDN2001 Medical Physiology and Pharmacology
- BIOL2001 Introduction to Quantitative Biology
- BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
- BIOL1008 Human Biology
- BIOL2117 Cell Biology
- BIOL2151 Genetics
- BIOL2174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
- BIOL3107 Advances in Medical and Plant Biochemistry
- BIOL3108 Hallmarks of Cancer
- BIOL3141 Infection and Immunity
- BIOL3142 Biomedical Parasitology
- BIOL3144 Advanced and Applied Immunology
- BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications
- MEDN3186 Human Anatomy
- MEDN3820 Biomedical Imaging: Principles, Technologies and Applications in Health Sciences
- NEUR3101 Cellular Neuroscience
- NEUR3112 Systems Neuroscience
- POPH3000 Introduction to Population Health
- BIOL3023 Special Topics in Biology
- BIOL3208 Biology Research Project
- BIOL3209 Biology Research Project (12 units)
Standard entry requirements
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program. Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.
- Prerequisites
- ACT: Chemistry (Major)
- NSW: Chemistry or equivalent
- VIC: Chemistry
- QLD: Chemistry
- TAS: Chemistry
- SA / NT: Chemistry
- WA: Chemistry
- IB: Chemistry SL or HL
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | International: $160,110 | No |
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