Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation)

Domestic students:

• Minimum rank threshold: ATAR 69 | Selection Rank 69. This is the minimum eligible rank for entry to this course; achieving it does not guarantee a place, as entry may be competitive.
• Your entry score is an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) if you are completing or have recently completed Year 12, or a Selection Rank calculated from prior VET or higher education study, or from work and life experience.
• Recommended study: English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Science

International students:

• International applicants are assessed on their overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications rather than on an ATAR or Selection Rank, and must meet the English language proficiency requirements below.
• If you do not meet the entry requirements, CQUniversity offers English language and alternative entry pathways.

English language proficiency (all applicants)

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

You are required to provide documentation confirming completion within the last 5 years of:

• a secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12, or equivalent), or
• a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0.

These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

• an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT overall score of at least 79 with no score less than 21 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing, speaking), or
• a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 62 with no less than 54 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• an Occupational English Test with a minimum result of 'B' in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each application will be assessed individually.

If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.

When applying, you must demonstrate that you have met the listed Entry Requirements and English Language Proficiency requirements.

After you have applied and enrolled in this course, you will need to be able to meet the Security and Health Requirements as these generally relate to work-integrated learning activities that form part of your course. You will be provided with more information about security and health requirements after enrolling in the relevant units that these relate to.

Entry Requirements

Graduates of the Bachelor of Medical Science course from CQUniversity have developed the expertise and skills to work as health professionals in biotechnology and clinical physiology areas. Biotechnology Major The Biotechnology Major will prepare you for a variety of roles in the medical research or biotechnology industries. With an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies in the development and application of therapeutics, you are ideally placed to pursue a career in the biopharmaceutical industry, be part of a clinical trials team or medical research laboratories, often participating in trials. Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology Major The Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology Major combines knowledge in biomedical research, molecular diagnostics, and medical laboratory science. You will gain skills in cutting-edge biotechnological techniques alongside strong foundations in microbiology, pathology and clinical biochemistry, preparing them for diverse roles across research, diagnostics, and healthcare. As a graduate, you will be well equipped to work in biopharmaceutical companies, medical research laboratories, hospitals, and private pathology services, contributing to disease detection, therapeutic development, and translational research in both clinical and biotechnology settings. Clinical Physiology Major The Clinical Physiology Major will prepare you for employment as a clinical measurement scientist. The specialisation offers multidisciplinary training in diagnostic physiological measurement in cardiac sciences, respiratory sciences, neurophysiology and sleep science. Alternative Course Options Interested in a career in Nutrition, Pathology or a career as Medical Laboratory Scientist? CQUniversity also offers the following course options:

• Bachelor of Nutrition
• Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
• Bachelor of Nutrition/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) Postgraduate Pathways Upon completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation), you may also be interested in our:
• Master of Teaching (Secondary): If you've completed the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Minor and are interested in teaching science at secondary schools, this is an ideal option for you. You can also apply to receive credit for four units, accelerating your postgraduate studies