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Bachelor of Medical Science
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This degree puts high-achieving high school leavers on a fast track to our Doctor of Medicine. You’ll learn about the sciences underpinning medicine—chemistry, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular genetics, g […]
Full time
Course Fee
CSP/$9000 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan/Mt Gravatt)
Course outline

This highly competitive degree provides secondary school leavers with a two-year accelerated pathway to provisional entry to the Griffith Doctor of Medicine. To gain entry to our Doctor of Medicine, you must successfully complete all requirements of the Bachelor of Medical Science program, with a GPA of at least 5.5. As a student of this degree, you will develop knowledge and skills in medical and clinical sciences and their application to the practice of medicine, biomedical research and healthcare services. You’ll understand the concepts of foundational sciences that underpin disease and develop skills of problem-solving and clinical reasoning. Courses include anatomy, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, metabolism, molecular genetic, epidemiology, immunology, infectious disease, pharmacology and interpersonal skills, as well as an opportunity to undertake a research project. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Medical Science at GU .

Note

In this degree, students study over three trimesters each year, completing the program in two years. The Doctor of Medicine is an extended Masters program (AQF level 9).

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Other requirements

Important offer advice: Should you receive an offer into this program you will be required to enrol into classes* within a short timeframe. This information will be included in your Starting@Griffith email and expressed in the number of days from the day of issue of your email and is in line with the offer response date in your QTAC offer email. Please note that the number of days can vary depending on when the offer was made. This requirement applies irrespective of whether you accepted conditionally or unconditionally. If you do not enrol* into at least one class for your program by 5pm on the response day your offer will lapse. Lapsed offers are not automatically reinstated and reinstatement is subject to available places. *Enrolling into classes means that you are advising when you are attending class/es. Enrolment must be submitted.

Admissions Criteria

For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.; Current or Recent Year 12 with no previous attempt at tertiary study

Fixed closing date

New applications lodged after 9 December 2024 may not be assessed in time for the January offer round. Applications for this program close 30 December 2024, so applicants may add this program to their preferences until this date, however no guarantee is given that applications will be assessed in time for the January offer round. After 30 December 2024, no new applicants can apply, but existing applicants can reorder this preference. Late offers after the January offer round will only be made if places remain in the program.

Additional entry requirements

This program is for 2024 Year 12 applicants or applicants who completed Year 12 in 2023 and who have not previously attempted tertiary study at diploma level or higher. University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ (UCAT ANZ) (Optional): While ATAR is the primary selection method for the Bachelor of Medical Science, if finer discrimination is required for applicants on the same ATAR band at the admission threshold, the Total Score from UCAT ANZ will be used. Applicants without a UCAT ANZ result will still be considered for selection but will be ranked at the bottom of their ATAR band. Registrations for the UCAT ANZ open in March 2024 and are due 17 May 2024. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander should visit the Griffith University website for information regarding the First Peoples Health Pathway. Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes do not apply to this program.

Assumed knowledge

English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.90

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.90

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.85

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.85

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, 2024

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

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Notes

Career opportunities

If you progress to the Doctor of Medicine, you will be preparing for a career in specialist clinical practice, primary care medicine, medical, translational and clinical research and healthcare services.

Membership

The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) recognises graduates of this award.

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