• Length 4 years full-time
  • Minimum 192 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan BLANG / BMEDS
  • CRICOS code 079093D
  • UAC code 130010
  • Academic contact

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Deutsch? Vi?t? Latinum? Nipponjin?

The ANU Bachelor of Languages prepares you to thrive in our increasingly multilingual and international age.

Your language education experience is designed to engage you with the structural, grammatical and idiomatic components of your chosen language or languages. This is further contextualised using cultural, social and historical concepts, issues and topics.

Exciting opportunities exist for you to immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture through study abroad. With our flexible program you can also extend other minor language subjects into a major.

So what are you waiting for? Allons nous!

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 towards a career in medical research or 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.

Career Options

ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.

The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion.  It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find work in diplomacy, trade, defence, translation, journalism, language analysis, language teaching, tourism, trade and many other fields.

Graduates may find work in diplomacy, trade, defence, translation, journalism, language analysis, language teaching, tourism, trade and many other fields.

Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Languages enables students to:

  • communicate proficiently and confidently in at least one language
  • identify the structure and uses of languages studied
  • recognise and contrast the societies and cultures of the languages chosen, and their socio-historical context
  • construct a global schema of the connections between the languages studied and their geographical, social and cultural origins
  • recognise the importance and value of intercultural communication.

Learning outcome Bachelor of Medical Science

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in educational and professional contexts;
  • use a range of skills and methods to identify, analyse and respond to problems and issues;
  • convey and relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways;
  • work in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives; and
  • exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Learning outcomes Bachelor of Medical Science Honours Year

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Specific learning outcomes will depend on the nature of the research project. In general, on satisfactory completion of the program students will have the knowledge and skills to:
  • Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a research topic in the field of biomedical sciences
  • Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts in the field of biomedical sciences, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Engage in critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
  • Understand and apply principles of laboratory safety and relevant laboratory techniques.
  • Communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
  • Record original data and apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data when appropriate

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:

• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

ATAR:
90
QLD Band:
6
International Baccalaureate:
34

Domestic applicant entry requirements

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

International applicant entry requirements

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

ACT major in Chemistry or NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent.

Students who do not meet the chemistry requirement may be admitted into the program via a different pathway. Students who:

  • Have an ATAR score of 90 or higher, and
  • Commence the Bachelor of Science program after completion of the chemistry bridging course available in February through the ANU Research School of Chemistry (or equivalent) and complete CHEM1101 and BIOL1003 with a minimum average of 65%, may then apply to transfer to the Bachelor of the Medical Science program.

Adjustment Factors

The National Access Scheme 2014

ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 

Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.

Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.

Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.

How to apply

Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.

Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas for more information.

Bachelor of Languages - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Bachelor of Medical Science - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students
$33,168.00

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Program Requirements

This double degree requires the completion of 192 units.

The Bachelor of Languages flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 96 units must include:

48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:

Ancient Greek

Arabic

Chinese Language

French Language and Culture

German Language and Culture

Hindi Language

Indonesian Language

Italian Language and Culture

Japanese Language

Korean Language

Latin

Persian

Sanskrit Language

Spanish

Thai Language

Urdu Language

Vietnamese Language

24 units from completion of one of the following language minors, which must be in a different language to the major:

Advanced French Studies

Advanced German Studies

Advanced Hispanic Culture

Advanced Hispanic Linguistics

Advanced Italian Studies

Advanced Spanish Studies

Ancient Greek

Arabic

Chinese Language

Classical Chinese

French Language and Culture

German Language and Culture

Hindi Language

Indonesian Language

Italian Language and Culture

Japanese Language

Japanese Linguistics

Korean Language

Latin

Russian

Persian

Sanskrit Language

Spanish

Thai Language

Urdu Language

Vietnamese Language

A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses in the Linguistics major

A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses in any of the following majors:

Asian Studies

Contemporary Europe

English

International Communication

Latin American Studies

Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

Pacific Studies

The Bachelor of Medical Science flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 30 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 96 units must include:

60 units from completion of compulsory courses from the following list:

BIOL1003 Evolution, Ecology & Genetics

BIOL1004 Molecular & Cell Biology

BIOL2103 Human Physiology

BIOL2142 General Microbiology

BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression

BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition

BIOL3141 Infection and Immunity

BIOL3190 Medical Science in the Workplace

CHEM1101 Chemistry 1

CHEM1201 Chemistry 2

A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

BIAN3014 Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology

BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology

ENVS1003 Introduction to Environment and Social Research

PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology

STAT1003 Statistical Techniques

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods

6 units from completion of a course from the following list :

BIOL2151 Principles of Genetics

BIOL2162 Molecular Gene Technology

BIOL2174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease

24 units from completion of courses from the following list:

BIOL3107 Advances in Medical and Plant Biochemistry

BIOL3142 Parasitology

BIOL3144 Molecular Immunology

BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications

BIOL3186 Human Anatomy

BIOL3191 Biology, Society and Ethics

BIOL3193 Bacteria and Health: an Ecological and Evolutionary Perspective

BIOL3203 Histology and Advanced Microscopy

BIOL3204 Human Genetics

BIOL3208 Biology Research Projects

NEUR3101 Cellular Neuroscience

NEUR3112 Sensory Neuroscience

Students must achieve a minimum 65% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses in the Bachelor of Medical Science component undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn and Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Medical Science.

Students who do not achieve a minimum of 65% weighted average mark will be transferred from the Bachelor of Medical Science double degree to the equivalent Bachelor of Science double degree.

Majors

Bachelor of Languages Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Languages Minors

Study Options

Year 1 LING1001 Introduction to the Study of Language 6 units Major 1000 level Course 6 units CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units
Linguistics Course 6 units Major 1000 level Course 6 units CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units
Year 2 Minor 1000 level Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression 6 units BIOL2103 Human Physiology 6 units
LANG Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units BIOL2142 General Microbiology 6 units Science course 6 units
Year 3 LANG Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition 6 units Science 3000 level course 6 units
Minor 1000 level Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology 6 units Science 3000 level course 6 units
Year 4 Minor 2000 level Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units BIOL3141 Infection and Immunity 6 units Science 3000 level course 6 units
Minor 2000 level Course 6 units Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units BIOL3190 Medical Science in the Workplace 6 units Science 3000 level course 6 units

Honours

For information about honours, please see the School of Language Studies Honours website.

The minimum requirements for admission to Honours program are:

1. the successful completion of 144 units including a minimum of 48 units of 2000 level science or 3000 level science courses relevant to the proposed field of Honours study, of which a minimum of 24 units must be 3000 level science courses

2. the attainment of an average of 2 for the 48 units, where HD = 4, D = 3, CR = 2, P = 0

3. the recommendation of the Head of School concerned, in the light of availability of resources and appropriate supervision.

Schools may have additional entry requirements and intending Honours students should contact the relevant Honours convener.

The work of the Honours year consists of advanced work in a selected field of study, details of which are provided by the individual Schools. The Honours program has specific dates which are advertised in the Honours Handbook. If you complete the requirements for the pass degree at the end of the first semester it is possible, subject to the approval of the School concerned, to commence the Honours program mid-year.

Graduates of other universities may be accepted for admission to Honours candidature provided that the undergraduate program and performance in the program are of a standard comparable to that applying in the relevant School.

Single degree

Three years full time (144 units) - 4 courses per semester (24 units)
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
One of the following language majors (48 units):
•    Ancient Greek
•    Arabic
•    Chinese Language
•    French Language and Culture
•    German Language and Culture
•    Hindi Language
•    Indonesian Language
•    Italian Language and Culture
•    Japanese Language
•    Korean Language
•    Latin
•    Persian
•    Sanskrit Language
•    Spanish Language and Culture
•    Thai Language
•    Turkish Language
•    Urdu Language
•    Vietnamese Language
One of the following language minors (24 units):
•    Advanced French Studies
•    Advanced German Studies
•    Advanced Italian Studies
•    Advanced Spanish Studies
•    Ancient Greek
•    Arabic
•    Chinese Language
•    Classical Chinese
•    French Language and Culture
•    German Language and Culture
•    Hindi Language
•    Indonesian Language
•    Italian Language and Culture
•    Japanese Language
•    Japanese Linguistics
•    Korean Language
•    Latin
•    Russian
•    Persian
•    Sanskrit Language
•    Spanish Language and Culture
•    Thai Language
•    Turkish
•    Urdu Language
•    Vietnamese Language
Compulsory course - LING1001 - Introduction to the Study of Language (6 units)
One 6 unit course from the Linguistics major (in addition to LING1001)
12 units from any of the following subject areas (in addition to the requirements from the above):
•    ANCH - Ancient History
•    ARAB - Arabic
•    ARTH - Art History
•    ASIA - Asian Studies
•    BURM - Burmese
•    CHIN - Chinese
•    CLAS - Classics
•    EURO - European Studies
•    FILM - Film Studies
•    FREN - French
•    GERM - German
•    HIND - Hindi
•    HIST - History
•    INDN - Indonesian
•    ITAL - Italian
•    JPNS - Japanese
•    JAVA - Javanese
•    KORE - Korean
•    LANG - Language Studies
•    LAOT - Laotian
•    LING - Linguistics
•    MEAS - Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
•    PASI - Pacific Languages
•    PERS - Persian
•    PHIL - Philosophy
•    POLS - Political Science
•    RUSS - Russian
•    SKRT - Sanskrit
•    SPAN - Spanish
•    SOCY - Sociology
•    TETM - Tetum
•    THAI - Thai 
•    TURK - Turkish
•    URDU - Urdu
•    VIET - Vietnamese
Eight Electives from across the ANU  (48 units)

Double degree

•    This degree requires 96 units
•    A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
One of the following language majors (48 units):
•    Ancient Greek
•    Arabic
•    Chinese Language
•    French Language and Culture
•    German Language and Culture
•    Hindi Language
•    Indonesian Language
•    Italian Language and Culture
•    Japanese Language
•    Korean Language
•    Latin
•    Persian
•    Sanskrit Language
•    Spanish Language and Culture
•    Thai Language
•    Turkish Language
•    Urdu Language
•    Vietnamese Language
One of the following language minors (24 units):
•    Advanced French Studies
•    Advanced German Studies
•    Advanced Italian Studies
•    Advanced Spanish Studies
•    Ancient Greek
•    Arabic
•    Chinese Language
•    Classical Chinese
•    French Language and Culture
•    German Language and Culture
•    Hindi Language
•    Indonesian Language
•    Italian Language and Culture
•    Japanese Language
•    Japanese Linguistics
•    Korean Language
•    Latin
•    Russian
•    Persian
•    Sanskrit Language
•    Spanish Language and Culture
•    Thai Language
•    Turkish
•    Urdu Language
•    Vietnamese Language
Compulsory course - LING1001 - Introduction to the Study of Language (6 units)
One 6 unit course from the Linguistics major (in addition to LING1001)
12 units from any of the following subject areas (in addition to the requirements from the above):
•    ANCH - Ancient History
•    ARAB - Arabic
•    ARTH - Art History
•    ASIA - Asian Studies
•    BURM - Burmese
•    CHIN - Chinese
•    CLAS - Classics
•    EURO - European Studies
•    FILM - Film Studies
•    FREN - French
•    GERM - German
•    HIND - Hindi
•    HIST - History
•    INDN - Indonesian
•    ITAL - Italian
•    JPNS - Japanese
•    JAVA - Javanese
•    KORE - Korean
•    LANG - Language Studies
•    LAOT - Laotian
•    LING - Linguistics
•    MEAS - Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
•    PASI - Pacific Languages
•    PERS - Persian
•    PHIL - Philosophy
•    POLS - Political Science
•    RUSS - Russian
•    SKRT - Sanskrit
•    SPAN - Spanish
•    SOCY - Sociology
•    TETM - Tetum
•    THAI - Thai 
•    TURK - Turkish
•    URDU - Urdu
•    VIET - Vietnamese

About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of Languages 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 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take one language major (8 courses), one language minor (4 courses), take two courses from the Linguistics major, one of which must be LING1001 and take two courses (12 units) from the following subject areas - Ancient History, Arabic, Art History Asian Studies, Burmese, Chinese, Classics, European Studies, Film Studies, French, German, Hindi, History, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Language Studies, Laotian, Linguistics, Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Pacific Languages, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Tetum, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.

Double degree
In a Bachelor of Languages 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 Bachelor of Languages degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take one language major (8 courses), one language minor (4 courses), take two courses from the Linguistics major, one of which must be LING1001 and take two courses (12 units) from the following subject areas - Ancient History, Arabic, Art History Asian Studies, Burmese, Chinese, Classics, European Studies, Film Studies, French, German, Hindi, History, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Language Studies, Laotian, Linguistics, Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Pacific Languages, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Tetum, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese.

Enrolment Status

While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
•    A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor.
•    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 need to enrol in courses for your chosen language major
•    You need to enrol in courses for your chosen language minor
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 Bachelor of Languages half of the double degree

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You will need to enrol in:
Courses for both First Semester and Second Semester
Two 1000-level courses (12 units) from one of the language majors (if your chosen major is Chinese or Japanese, you will need to enrol in the four courses (24 units) in your first year).
Two 1000-level courses from one of the language minors
LING1001 - Introduction to the Study of Language
Two 1000-level elective courses (except if you are enrolling in Chinese or Japanese (12 units)

I have chosen a major (other than Chinese or Japanese) from the approved above list. How do I choose the two 1000-level courses for my major?
•    All of these approved majors have only two 1000-level courses available, one in First Semester and one in Second Semester. You should enrol in both of these courses.  If you have studied a language previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test before enrolling in your chosen language for 2014.

If I have chosen to complete a Chinese major or Japanese major, how do I choose the four 1000-level courses for my major?
For a Chinese major you should enrol in:
•    CHIN1012 - Modern Chinese 1A: Spoken Chinese in First Semester
•    CHIN1013 - Modern Chinese 1B: Written Chinese in First Semester
•    CHIN2022 - Modern Chinese 2A: Spoken Chinese in Second Semester
•    CHIN2023 - Modern Chinese 2B: Written Chinese in Second Semester

For a Japanese major you should enrol in:
•    JPNS1012 - Spoken Japanese 1 in First Semester
•    JPNS1014 - Written Japanese A in First Semester
•    JPNS1013 - Spoken Japanese 2 in Second Semester
•    JPNS1015 - Written Japanese B in Second Semester
(If you have studied Chinese or Japanese previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test to determine the level of courses you should enrol in for 2014)

How do I choose 1000-level courses for my minor?
If your chosen language minor has 1000-level courses listed, you should choose these courses; typically there will be no choice as there are only two 1000-level courses offered.
If you have studied a language previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test to determine the level of courses you should enrol in for 2014.

Electives

Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for a language major, a language minor, and the compulsory course LING1001, you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major you should choose electives

Study Options

Bachelor of Languages - Single Degree

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

Study Options

Year 1 48 units Major 1000 level Course 6 units Minor 1000 level Course 6 units LING1001 Introduction to the Study of Language 6 units Elective 1000 level Course 6 units
Major 1000 level Coure 6 units Minor 1000 level Course 6 units Art Elective 1000 level Course 6 units Elective 1000 level Course 6 units

Bachelor of Languages - Double Degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units Major 1000 level Course 6 units Minor 1000 level Course 6 units Degree B 6 units Degree B 6 units
Major 1000 level Course 6 units Minor 1000 level Course 6 units Degree B 6 units Degree B 6 units

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact students.CASS@anu.edu.au

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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
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
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:


Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact Science.Enquiries@anu.edu.au

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