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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Graduates of the Bachelor of Medical Science are prepared for a wide range of roles in healthcare and medical sectors, including:
Graduates may also pursue postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or public health. Employment settings include research institutes, hospitals, biotech firms and public health agencies.
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Course Content
Human Anatomy
Study of the structures of the human body including gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy and biological anthropology.
Human Pathology
Examination of how and why diseases develop, what happens to the body when ill, and the effects of diseases at the genetic, molecular, cellular and organ levels.
Medical Immunology
Preparation for careers in immunology, clinical medicine, biomedical research, hospital-based laboratory work and allied health.
Medical Microbiology
Study of bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa, including their role in causing disease in humans, animals and plants.
Medical Pharmacology
Exploration of the effect of drugs on living tissues and normal body functions, including drug efficacy, metabolism and toxicology.
Medical Physiology
Study of how human organs function, how humans grow and develop, sustain bodily functions, and what happens during disease and ageing.
Molecular Biology
Integration of biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology with applications in genetics, bioinformatics, biotechnology and genomics.
Molecular Genetics
Specialised study of how genes influence characteristics, biological processes at the molecular level, and the impact of molecular genetics on modern medicine.
Neurobiology
Exploration of the biological aspects of the nervous system, including the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system.
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Medical Science at UNSW offers nine majors: Human Anatomy, Human Pathology, Medical Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Medical Pharmacology, Medical Physiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, and Neurobiology. Students can choose to complete a single or double major as part of their 144 Units of Credit program.
For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $9,000, with an indicative full fee to complete the degree of $29,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $62,500, with an indicative full fee to complete the degree of $198,500. These fees are for tuition only and are subject to annual review.
The Bachelor of Medical Science includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities where students can intern with biotech firms, government departments or start-ups, or complete a research internship as part of a leading research team. Students build career-ready skills while earning course credit through these hands-on, real-world experiences.
Yes. The Bachelor of Medical Science is designed to set a solid foundation for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or public health. UNSW also specifically recommends students interested in becoming a practising medical doctor to consider the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at UNSW.
The Bachelor of Medical Science consists of 144 Units of Credit (UOC) made up of 24 courses taken over three years of full-time study. The program includes a major (114 UOC, 19 courses), science electives (6 UOC, 1 course), free electives (12 UOC, 2 courses), and general education (12 UOC, 2 courses). Students can also study part-time over an extended period and have the option to complete a single or double major.
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