Year 1 Enrolment: Bachelor of Medical Science - Australian National University

Length 3 years full-time
Minimum 144 Units

Admission requirements

Prerequisites Adjustment factors availability

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Academic plan BMEDS
CRICOS code 036662J
UAC code
- 138403 (B Medical Science)

Mode of delivery
- Internal

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Do you want to know how the human body works?

The ANU Bachelor of Medical Science brings the disciplines of genetics, immunology, nutrition, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry and anatomy into a single degree.

Our well-regarded program will provide you with a fundamental knowledge of the medical sciences -giving you a platform from which to undertake further study in medicine, pharmacology, physiotherapy, nutrition, dietetics or forensic science.

This flexible degree also lets you choose additional subjects in complementary disciplines such as neuroscience, psychology, molecular biology and ethics in order to develop your interests further.

You will learn about the real applications of medical science by having the opportunity to interact with various health professionals through seminars, work place visits and interviews

This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.

The Bachelor of Medical Science can also be taken as a part of many double degrees.

Single degree

This degree requires 144 units
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
A minimum of 36 units 3000 level Science courses
An average of 65% in core Science courses must be maintained to remain in the program
Other courses from Science or another ANU College (maximum non-science allowed 48 units)

Double degree

This degree requires 96 units Science courses
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level Science courses
A minimum of 36 units 3000 level Science courses
An average of 65% in core Science courses must be maintained to remain in the program
Other courses from Science

About this degree

Single degree

In a Bachelor of Medical Science single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree.

You will need to complete a minimum of 16 science courses (96 units) but will also get to choose eight courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-Science subject, such as history or marketing. The choice is yours.

Double degree

In a Bachelor of Medical Science double degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Medical Science degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.

Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.

You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Medical Science half of the double degree.

Electives

To find 1000-level courses, use the catalogue finder. Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Medical Science program.

Study Options

Bachelor of Medical Science - single degree

This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Medical Science.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units	BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units	Science or non-science course 6 units	Science or non-science course 6 units
Year 1 48 units	CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units	BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units	Science or non-science course 6 units	Science or non-science course 6 units

Bachelor of Medical Science - double degree

This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Medical Science (degree A) with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B). Please note that for some double degrees (e.g. with Bachelor of Engineering) you may only be able to take one course in semester 1 for your science degree. In these circumstances it is recommended that in your first year you take CHEM1101, CHEM1201 and BIOL1004. You can then take BIOL1003 in your second year of study.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units	BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units	Degree B Course 6 units	Degree B Course 6 units
Year 1 48 units	CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units	BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units	Degree B Course 6 units	Degree B Course 6 units

Academic Advice

For further information you can:

Find information here http://biology.anu.edu.au/ or
Download the First Year Science Guide
Email science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor by emailing science.enquiries@anu.edu.au or phoning 6125 2809.

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact Science.Enquiries@anu.edu.au

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