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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Medical Science

  • Non-Award

Study Medical Science and learn about the mechanisms of health and human disease, whilst focusing on a preclinical specialisation.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
MJD-MEDSI

About this course

Within the Medical Science Extended Major, multiple specialisations in biomedical disciplines are offered to enable breadth and depth of learning in your field of interest. Specialisations include Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, Anatomy and Reproductive Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Microbiology and Immunology, and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Students take a set of core units in Levels 1 and 2, along with their chosen specialisation units. In Level 3, students complete their specialisation units plus two body systems units. This multi-disciplinary program delivered by award winning educators and researchers will support students to think critically and creatively. You'll be taught by world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories and teaching spaces You'll learn from and network with many bright minds, including some of the state's leading biomedical scientists You'll engage with your fellow students and expert teaching academics from day 1 at UWA creating an exceptional cohort feel and student experience.

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.

Note: quota restrictions apply to this course.

Medical Science
Admission requirements

92.00 ATAR - competitive entry based on ATAR

Early Offers / Direct Entry applications are not available for this course

Medical Science
Admission requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 87.4
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 316
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 348
Trinity College Foundation
  • 342
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 76
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 72
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 92
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 87.4
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 316
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 348
Trinity College Foundation
  • 342
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 76
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 72
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 92
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
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

Career pathways

Careers and further study

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

Medical Science
Career Opportunities

This degree could lead to careers as a clinical or health professional, or a medical scientist and researcher.

  • Medical practitioner*
  • Dentist*
  • Podiatrist*
  • Pharmacist*
  • Optometrist*
  • Genetic Counsellor*
  • Audiologist*
  • Medical/Biomedical researcher
  • Medical scientist (diagnostics)
  • Microbiologist

*postgraduate studies required

Medical Science
Career Opportunities
Medical Science
Complimentary minors

Complementary minors include:

  • Applied Ethics
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Global Health
  • Women's Health
Medical Science
Complimentary minors

Course structure

Students without WACE or ATAR Chemistry are required to successfully complete CHEM1003 in first year.

Students who do not have ATAR Mathematics Applications or equivalent or higher, are required to sucessfully complete MATH1720 in their first year.

Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing specialisation
Level 1
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 2
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 3
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Anatomy & Reproductive Biology specialisation
Level 1
Core

Take all units (6 points):

Level 2
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 3
Core

Take all units (18 points):

Option

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology specialisation
Level 2
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 3
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Exercise as Medicine specialisation
Level 1
Core

Take all units (6 points):

Level 2
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 3
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Genetics specialisation
Level 2
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 3
Core

Take all units (24 points):

Human Biology specialisation
Level 1
Core

Take all units (6 points):

Level 2
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 3
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

Option - Group B

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

Microbiology & Immunology specialisation
Level 2
Core

Take all units (6 points):

Level 3 Core

Take all units (24 points):

Pathology & Laboratory Medicine specialisation Level 2 Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 3 Core Take all units (24 points): Pharmacology & Toxicology specialisation Level 2 Core Take all units (12 points): Level 3 Core Take all units (24 points): Physiology specialisation Level 2 Core Take all units (12 points): Level 3 Core Take all units (24 points): Level 1 Core Take all units (24 points): Level 2 Core Take all units (24 points): Level 3 Core Take all units (12 points):

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
64%
Overall satisfaction
77%
Skill scale
37.9%
Teaching scale
50.5%
Employed full-time
Data source

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