Whether you’re aiming to pursue veterinary studies, optometry, medicine or physiotherapy, the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health provides a solid foundation on which to build your dream career.
Depending on which major or minor you choose, this course also leads to a wide range of postgraduate study or professional career options in the physical and life sciences, allied health or health informatics. This three-year degree explores core content for medical school entry including academic literacy, critical thinking skills and an understanding of what it takes to be a successful health practitioner.
Extracurricular activities will demonstrate your leadership, dedication, and cooperation. From your first year, you will have opportunities to participate in a wide range of volunteer and enrichment activities in the community. These will assist you in developing real-world skills and prepare you for a career in health and medicine. In your final year you will undertake a capstone subject which examines medical case studies across topics in the same case-based learning format used by graduate medical schools across the world.
High performing students from a diverse range of backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, in particular, Indigenous and rural students.
Any student (Domestic or International) in the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health, with a weighted GPA of 6.5 or above, who has met the minimal entry requirements for all other criteria, and selected UOW as the first preference will be guaranteed an interview for the UOW Doctor of Medicine (MD).
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2026
Wollongong Campus
Northfields Avenue,
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG,
New South Wales,
2522, WOLLONGONG, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
9 December 2024
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March 2025
Wollongong Campus
Northfields Avenue,
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG,
New South Wales,
2522, WOLLONGONG, Australia
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.5, writing 6.5, listening 6.5, speaking 6.5; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 22, writing 22, listening 19, speaking 19; PTE Academic overall score of 62, All bands 54; C1 Advanced Cambridge or C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 176.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Wollongong has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready and enjoys an excellent international reputation for teaching.
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