The Bachelor of Medical Science incorporates several scientific disciplines to explore how the human body functions and responds to disease and drug treatments. You can choose to specialise with a range of optional majors and set yourself up for a career in immunology, neuroscience, biomedical research or graduate medical or paramedical qualifications. If you're fascinated by how the human body works and want to play a role in advancing healthcare, the Bachelor of Medical Science at UNSW is a strong first step. This degree explores the science behind human biology, disease and drug treatments, combining core disciplines like physiology, pathology, pharmacology and genetics.
Across three years of full-time study, you’ll uncover how our bodies develop, defend against disease and respond to medical interventions. You’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge labs and learn from leading researchers in medical science. Flexible study options allow you to tailor your medical science degree to your interests, with majors in neuroscience, microbiology, immunology and more.
Whether you're planning a career in biomedical research or looking to pursue postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or public health, this program sets a solid foundation. UNSW graduates are well-equipped to work in research institutes, hospitals, biotech firms and public health agencies – tackling real-world health problems and driving progress for all across the medical field.
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February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
International ATAR
83.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
7.4
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
10.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
31.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1190.0
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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