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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice

  • Non-Award

This extended major is a study option for students on an Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree. The Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice major draws on all biomedical scientific disciplines to understand and treat human disease.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
MJD-IMSCP
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This extended major is only available to students who are offered an Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine at time of admission. The Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (IMSCP) major will encompass a wide range of disciplines within health and medical sciences. It will provide you with the background knowledge across all the biomedical scientific disciplines including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, haematology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and public health. Communication and research skills for the health professional will be presented throughout the major, and will include studies on aspects of Australian society and culture, including Aboriginal health and migrant and refugee health. Students on an Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine have the option to study the new IMSCP extended major, or study any other major combination. However, they will only be eligible for credit towards the Doctor of Medicine (and a shorter six year pathway) if they successfully complete the IMSCP extended major. Students commencing at UWA from 2020 who undertake the Medical Sciences major will not be eligible for credit to the Doctor of Medicine. Students studying the IMSCP extended major are able to study 8 broadening and elective units in the first two years of their Bachelor degree. These units allow students to pursue their interests, in areas as diverse as music, languages, humanities, social sciences, business, environmental science, life and physical science or additional biomedical science units. Students are also eligible to undertake study abroad as part of their degree. For more information about the units in the IMSCP major please visit the UWA Handbooks page.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics requirement (1A) Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher and Chemistry ATAR.

Mathematics requirement
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Inherent Requirements

The UWA Medical School supports the national framework outlined in Every Doctor, Every Setting and the MDANZ Inclusive Medical Education. We prioritise the well-being of all our medical students and foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

If you're a prospective student and have any concerns about fulfilling the inherent requirements of the course, the Medical School will assess your situation and explore ways to make teaching and assessments more accessible on an individual basis.

If you have any concerns or queries, contact the UWA Admissions team via email to seek further information and/or support.

Inherent Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

The Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice major ensures you gain a strong and thorough knowledge base across all biomedical scientific disciplines including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, haematology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and public health.

This knowledge base is designed for students on an Assured Pathway into the Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree which aims to produce graduates committed to the wellbeing of the patient, community and society as responsible, accountable, scholarly, capable and caring doctors.

Career Pathways

The Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice major ensures you gain a strong and thorough knowledge base across all biomedical scientific disciplines including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, haematology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and public health.

This knowledge base is designed for students on an Assured Pathway into the Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree which aims to produce graduates committed to the wellbeing of the patient, community and society as responsible, accountable, scholarly, capable and caring doctors.

Further Study

Following graduation from the MD, further studies can be undertaken with a professional college for specialisation in a medical discipline. Graduates can also enrol in the academic Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master's or Doctorate courses, including but not limited to:

Master of Public Health, Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education, Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education, Master of Health Professions Education, Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy.

Further Study

Following graduation from the MD, further studies can be undertaken with a professional college for specialisation in a medical discipline. Graduates can also enrol in the academic Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master's or Doctorate courses, including but not limited to:

Master of Public Health, Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education, Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education, Master of Health Professions Education, Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy.

Course structure

Students without WACE or ATAR Chemistry are required to complete CHEM1003 in first year.
Students who do not have ATAR Mathematics Applications or equivalent or higher, are required to complete MATH1720 in their first year.
Students interested in semester-long exchange should note that this is only available during Semester 1 of Level 2, depending on availability at approved exchange institutions

Level 1

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