Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation)
812701
Health and Recreation
This course develops a high level of technical and evaluative skill, enabling students to assess and implement recommendations for best practice in patient testing, monitoring and education, as well as in the development of therapeutics w...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP
CQUniversity - Bundaberg
Start Date
Mar 2027
Jul 2027
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

This course develops a high level of technical and evaluative skill, enabling students to assess and implement recommendations for best practice in patient testing, monitoring and education, as well as in the development of therapeutics within the cutting-edge medical biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Students also develop high level communication skills to support effective interaction with patients or clients, other health professionals, and industry leaders, preparing them for clinical or scientific work environments. Clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities are strengthened through participation in the design, conduct and/or interpretation of medical research. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Medical Science.

CQUniversity

Note

For students studying online, there are several compulsory residential schools to attend.

Majors

Biotechnology; biotechnology and diagnostic pathology, clinical physiology.
All majors are available to study on campus in Rockhampton or via online study. In Bundaberg, only the Clinical Physiology major is available to study on campus.

Other requirements

Students must meet the inherent, security, health, and other requirements throughout their studies. For full course requirements, visit courses at CQUniversity.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
English, Literature, English & Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); one of Chemistry, Biology, or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C).
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

7

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Graduates can seek employment as health professionals in clinical physiology and biotechnology areas.

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