The Bachelor of Medical Science is an innovative and flexible course providing exciting options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences. The course emphasises the fundamental sciences that underpin virtually all fields of medical science.

The topics specific to Medical Science combine different approaches to learning and progressively cover key elements such as teamwork, verbal communication, critical thinking, problem solving, hypothesis development and testing, and preparation of a grant proposal and business plan for research. It differs from traditional courses in biomedical science by offering a broader range of specialisations and new topics that focus on the professional skills required to gain employment in any field of medical science.

What is Medical Science?

Medical Science is a broad term that covers such areas as biochemistry, molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, neuroscience, physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, toxicology, vision science and biomedical technology. All are vital to our ongoing efforts to develop and evaluate new treatments and strategies for health problems.

Doctor of Medicine

Introduction

1	The degree of Doctor of Medicine will be awarded for an original contribution of distinguished merit to the knowledge or understanding of any branch of medicine. It will normally be awarded following the submission of a thesis. It may also be awarded on the basis of published work.
2	The thesis or published work shall not be submitted until at least five years after the person has qualified for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or an equivalent degree, nor until the person has spent at least five years following graduation substantially engaged in the practice and study of medicine or in scientific work relevant to medicine.

Admission requirements

3	A person who holds the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University, or who holds qualifications deemed by the Board of the Faculty of Health Sciences (hereafter referred to as ‘the Board’) to be at least equivalent, may be accepted for enrolment as a Doctor of Medicine student provided that:
	(a) the program of studies has been approved by the Board; and
	(b) the proposed program of studies can be conveniently pursued and appropriately supervised; and
	(c) the person is judged by the Board to be qualified to undertake the program.
4	Notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 3, a person may be required as a prerequisite for enrolment as a Doctor of Medicine student to undertake and to complete to the satisfaction of the Board such qualifying studies as the Board prescribes.

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Last Updated: 29 September 2012

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