Bachelor of Medical Sciences | Macquarie University

Bachelor of Medical Sciences | Macquarie University

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Specifications
  • Province/City: Australia
  • Language for Teaching: English
  • Field of Study : Life Sciences
  • Course Start Date: Feb
  • Course : Degree
  • Country: Australia
  • Annual Course Fees : Between RM 100k - 150k
  • Course Start Date: Jul
  • Field of Study : Medicine
Description

Bachelor of Medical Sciences - Macquarie University, Australia North Ryde, Australia

Bachelor of Medical Sciences - Macquarie University, Australia · North Ryde, Australia

Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
North Ryde
Medium
English
Intake
Feb, Jul

Why this course & university?

#101–200 worldwide · #14 in Australia · Anatomy & Physiology

Macquarie University ranks in the top 101–200 worldwide and #14 in Australia for Anatomy and Physiology in QS World University Rankings by Subject, reflecting strong teaching and research in human biology, physiology, and biomedical science at North Ryde.

Interdisciplinary biology and engineering

Fuse biology and engineering in an interdisciplinary degree through majors spanning genomics, infectious disease diagnostics, medicinal chemistry, neuroscience, and anatomy and physiology at Macquarie’s medical sciences precinct.

World-class facilities

Hone your expertise in world-class facilities with access to clinical anatomy, medical imaging, neuroscience, bioinformatics, and biomolecular laboratory environments at North Ryde.

Industry connections and collaborative community

Leverage our exceptional industry connections and join a diverse and collaborative community through PACE medical sciences capstone, contemporary health issues, and translational research pathways.

Majors

The Bachelor of Medical Sciences offers five medical science majors at North Ryde. Select a category to view majors and subject rankings.

Human Biology

  • Anatomy and Physiology#101–200 worldwide · #14 in Australia · Anatomy & Physiology

Molecular & Genomic Medicine

  • Genomics and Precision Medicine#201–250 worldwide · #17 in Australia · Biological Sciences
  • Infectious Disease and Diagnostics#201–250 worldwide · #17 in Australia · Biological Sciences

Chemical & Neuroscience

  • Medicinal Chemistry#201–250 worldwide · #13 in Australia · Pharmacy & Pharmacology
  • Neuroscience#68 worldwide · #8 in Australia · Psychology

About the Campus

Entry Requirements

Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.

ATAR
85
UEC
B3 average (best 4)
STPM
13 points (best 3)
A Levels
BCC
Other Qualifications

Prerequisites

No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic)
Overall 6.5; no band less than 6.0.

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Scholarships

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Fee estimate (AUD → RM)

Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Macquarie University, Australia typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.

Tuition fee breakdown

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Indicative total payable
AU$ 140,810
Indicative total payable

Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Macquarie University, Australia’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.

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Programme Structure

The Bachelor of Medical Sciences is completed over 3 years of full-time study at North Ryde, with February and July intakes. Complete the core zone and capstone, then specialise through one of five medical science majors. Expand each section for indicative units.

Core Zone

Core zone courses establish genes to organisms, human biology, foundations in medical sciences, foundations of chemical and biomolecular sciences, introductory statistics, contemporary health issues, and human structure and function at Macquarie University Bachelor of Medical Sciences. You will build the biomedical literacy expected before specialising through your chosen medical science major at North Ryde. You will develop laboratory, analytical, and research skills through practical projects, clinical contexts, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at North Ryde.

  • Genes to Organisms
  • Human Biology
  • Foundations in Medical Sciences
  • Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 1
  • Introductory Statistics
  • Contemporary Health Issues
  • Human Structure and Function
Capstone Unit

The capstone unit PACE Medical Sciences Capstone integrates your medical sciences knowledge through applied professional experience, connecting human biology, health issues, and major-specific skills from your studies with graduate biomedical and research practice expectations at Macquarie University. You will develop laboratory, analytical, and research skills through practical projects, clinical contexts, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at North Ryde.

  • PACE: Medical Sciences Capstone
Anatomy and Physiology Major

The Anatomy and Physiology major develops physics for life sciences, systems physiology, nervous system, advanced human physiology, clinical anatomy and medical imaging, neuroscience, anatomy of head neck and trunk, alimentary system, and musculoskeletal system for biomedical and clinical science careers. You will develop laboratory, analytical, and research skills through practical projects, clinical contexts, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at North Ryde.

  • Physics for Life Sciences
  • Systems Physiology
  • Nervous System
  • Advanced Human Physiology
  • Clinical Anatomy and Medical Imaging
  • Neuroscience
  • Anatomy of Head, Neck and Trunk
  • Alimentary System
  • Musculoskeletal System
Genomics and Precision Medicine Major

The Genomics and Precision Medicine major builds scientific computing, genetics, microbiology and molecular biology, clinical bioinformatics and biostatistics, biochemistry and cell biology, human genetics and evolutionary medicine, translational biology and genomics, and molecular biology and genomics for precision medicine and bioinformatics careers. You will develop laboratory, analytical, and research skills through practical projects, clinical contexts, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at North Ryde.

  • Scientific Computing
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology and Molecular Biology
  • Clinical Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
  • Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • Human Genetics and Evolutionary Medicine
  • Translational Biology and Genomics
  • Molecular Biology and Genomics
Infectious Disease and Diagnostics Major

The Infectious Disease and Diagnostics major examines organisms to ecosystems, genetics, systems physiology, principles in health and disease, microbiology and molecular biology, ecology and evolution of emerging infectious diseases, applied and medical microbiology, and human genetics and evolutionary medicine for diagnostic and public health science careers. You will develop laboratory, analytical, and research skills through practical projects, clinical contexts, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at North Ryde.

  • Organisms to Ecosystems
  • Genetics
  • Systems Physiology
  • Principles in Health and Disease
  • Microbiology and Molecular Biology
  • Ecology and Evolution of Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Applied and Medical Microbiology
  • Human Genetics and Evolutionary Medicine
Medicinal Chemistry Major

The Medicinal Chemistry major covers foundations of chemical and biomolecular sciences, biochemistry and cell biology, analysis and measurement, synthesis, pharmacology fundamentals, advanced analysis and measurement, advanced synthesis, and medicinal chemistry for pharmaceutical and biomarker development science careers. You will develop laboratory, analytical, and research skills through practical projects, clinical contexts, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at North Ryde.

  • Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 2
  • Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • Analysis and Measurement
  • Synthesis
  • Pharmacology Fundamentals
  • Advanced Analysis and Measurement
  • Advanced Synthesis
  • Medicinal Chemistry
Neuroscience Major

The Neuroscience major develops neurophysiology, nervous system, pharmacology fundamentals, neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, introduction to neuroscience, psychology in context, neuroanatomy, cognitive and brain sciences, human neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, and big ideas in cognitive and brain sciences for neuroscience and clinical research careers. You will develop laboratory, analytical, and research skills through practical projects, clinical contexts, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at North Ryde.

  • Neurophysiology
  • Nervous System
  • Pharmacology Fundamentals
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Neuroscience
  • Introduction to Neuroscience 1
  • Psychology in Context: From Foundations to Applications
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Cognitive and Brain Sciences 1
  • Cognitive and Brain Sciences 2
  • Human Neuroimaging
  • Space and Time in the Brain
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Big Ideas in Cognitive and Brain Sciences 1
  • Big Ideas in Cognitive and Brain Sciences 2

Future Career Prospects

Main Directions
  • Bioinformatics Specialist
  • Biomarker Development Scientist
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Clinical Geneticist (after further study)
  • Clinical Research / Trial Coordinator

Estimated application deadline

Macquarie University, Australia offers February and July intakes for this degree at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.

February · July intakes
Apply at least 3 months before course start

Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Macquarie University or our advisors.

Student visa
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Start your Australian student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.

Official source: Intake dates are set by Macquarie University, Australia and may change.

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Rates below are per week in AUD. See living costs for monthly benchmarks. Unlock this section for the official Macquarie University, Australia accommodation page.

Sydney (North Ryde) monthly living expenses

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