Medical and Health Sciences

The degrees in Medical & Health Sciences are flexible, rigorous courses of study designed for students who have a desire to understand the scientific basis of human structure, function and health.

This diversity and flexibility makes the Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences an ideal qualification as a basis for a wide range of careers or further study in the medical and health sciences area, including postgraduate medicine. The programs encourage students to develop their skills and passion for research with options to gain hands-on experience in the diverse range of research laboratories located within the School of Health Sciences. We currently offer:

Undergraduate Programs
Postgraduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences degree is a three-year program designed for students who have a passion to study the scientific bases of human structure, function and health. The course is built upon foundation knowledge in the sciences underpinning human anatomy, physiology and health.

As the degree progresses, there are increasing opportunities for you to customise your program of study to include a wide range of biomedical and behavioural subjects related to the human body and health.

Graduates are frequently employed in the health, medical, medical research and clinical health fields. Examples include research scientists in the areas of neuroscience, thermal physiology, biomechanics, diabetes and metabolic disorders, functional anatomy and cardio respiratory function. This degree is also a good foundation for further research or postgraduate studies in medicine and allied health professions. Please see Course Handbook for full details.

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours)

High achieving students are eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours), which is designed as an additional fourth year of study to provide students with skills to demonstrate excellence in research with a clear understanding of the research question. Entry into the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) requires the student to have attained at least a credit average in subjects undertaken during their undergraduate degree. The School of Health Sciences Honour's Coordinator and prospective supervisor will determine whether a student's 300-level subjects are appropriate for entry into the Honours program. In addition, admission to the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) will be dependent upon the availability of an appropriate supervisor, who must be identified by the applicant before applying for entry. Please see Course Handbook for full details.

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours)

The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours) degree is a 4 year flexible, rigorous program designed specifically for high-achieving students who have a passion to study the scientific basis of human structure, function and health. The course is built upon core subjects in first year, which provide foundation knowledge in the sciences underpinning human anatomy, physiology and health. As the degree progresses, there are increasing opportunities for students to customise their program of study to include a wide range of biomedical and behavioural subjects related to the human body and health. This Advanced program also provides students with opportunities to develop their research knowledge and skills throughout their degree and the chance to participate in a variety of research enrichment activities with options to gain hands-on experience in the diverse range of research laboratories located within the School of Health Sciences. In the final year, all students will undertake a substantial research project, via direct entry into Honours. This diversity and flexibility makes the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours) degree an ideal qualification as a basis for a wide range of careers or further study in the medical and health sciences, including higher degree research and postgraduate studies in medicine and the allied health professions. Please see Course Handbook for full details.
Application form for Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences Advanced (Honours) [pdf 376kb].

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology

This is a combined four-year program that includes the content of the Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences with the TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology. The Diploma adds strong vocational skills to the Bachelor program, teaching you laboratory skills to perform a range of tests, including chemical pathology , haematological and microbiological. Graduates may also become a medical or clinical technician, laboratory manager or pathology laboratory technician. Please see Course Handbook for full details.

Postgraduate Programs

Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science)

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) is designed to give graduates further training in one of the discipline areas of biomedical science. Please see Course Handbook for full details.