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Bachelor of Medical Sciences - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Divison of Environmental and Life Sciences
Department(s): Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular SciencesDepartment of Psychology
Area Of Study: Medical, Health, Speech and Hearing and Chiropractic Studies
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 020161F
Key Features:
This program focuses on experimental medical sciences, which include biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, genetics, medicinal chemistry and psychology. This degree offers a broad range of practical and applied sciences required in the medical, biomedical and related health services. There are 3 strands - Biomedical, Medical Chemistry and Psychomedical strand. 
Suitable For:
For those interested in medical, biomedical and allied health sciences. 
Career Opportunities:
Medical research, biomedical engineering, research and development, biotechnology, administration, education, sales or marketing in diagnostic or paramedical profession. It's also a sound preparation for those interested in applying for postgraduate medical programs. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: Chemistry and Mathematics are assumed knowledge, although introductory courses are available for students without this background. Students without either of these may take longer than 3 years to complete this bachelor degree.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 80

Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), 2009 
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 72
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $21,888.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
BIOL114 Evolution and Biodiversity
BIOL115 The Thread of Life
CBMS101 Introductory Chemistry A
CBMS103 Introductory Chemistry B*
MATH130 Mathematics IE
PHYS149 Physics for Technology*
PSY104 Introduction to Psychology I*
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology II*
STAT170 Introductory Statistics
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL206 Genetics*
BIOL208 Animal Structure and Function*
BIOL235 Biostatistics*
CBMS204 Organic Synthesis*
BIOL246 Human Physiology*
CBMS223 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I*
CBMS215 Microbiology*
CBMS224 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II*
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL334 Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics*
BIOL345 Human Genetics Theory*
BIOL346 Bioscience Ethics and Reproduction*
BIOL357 Physiology I*
BIOL358 Physiology II*
CBMS352 Molecular Biology*
CBMS309 Biochemistry*

 
 

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