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Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Australia

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What will I learn?

Summary

The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Medical Sciences will provide you with a broad background in biological, chemical, biomolecular and biomedical sciences - the knowledge and skills you'll need for a career in health and medical science fields. Whether that be unravelling the molecular building blocks that underpin disease, developing new drugs to treat or cure disease, implementing biosecurity procedures to overcome emerging disease threats, or applying your scientific knowledge to help solve crimes.

The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences - the only degree of its kind in Australia - will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming.

Key features

Undertake a degree that's co-designed with industry

Study a degree that's designed in consultation with industry, and acquire cutting-edge medical science research skills. Study within a research-active clinical environment

Collaborate with and learn from leading scientists in MQ Health - where clinical practice, research and learning intersect. Participate in hands-on learning

Develop your research skills through active learning experiences, lab sessions and other research activities. Gain research experience

Access leading human brain imaging and VR labs to complete intensive projects that will develop your competence as a researcher.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Biotechnologist

Computer resource specialist

Data analyst

Drug discovery and development researcher

Forensic scientist

Genetic counsellor (after further study)

Health researcher

Histologist

Hospital scientist

Legal research analyst

Marketing manager

Medical doctor (after further study)

Medical researcher

Pharmacologist

Research scientist

Science journalist

Scientific officer

Software engineer

Technical writer

Web producer

Employers

AMRAD

Astra Pharmaceuticals

Australian Water Technologies

Children's Cancer Institute

Children's Medical Research Institute

Educational institutions

Genetics companies

Government agencies and departments

Heart Research Institute

Hospitals

IVF Australia

Norvet Laboratories

Not-for-profit organisations

Phytex Australia

Universities

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

CRICOS

098526D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$42,000.00 (23,35,279) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs