Course overview
Begin your journey to becoming a Doctor. Unlock your potential and take the first step toward a career in medicine. You will gain the foundational knowledge and skills required for success in medical school and the healthcare sector. You’ll understand the concepts of foundational sciences that underpin disease, and develop skills of problem-solving and clinical reasoning. Courses include anatomy, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, metabolism, molecular genetic, epidemiology, immunology, infectious disease, pharmacology and interpersonal skills, as well as an opportunity to undertake a research project. This highly competitive degree provides high school leavers with a direct pathway to Griffith’s Doctor of Medicine. To gain entry to the Doctor of Medicine, you must successfully complete all requirements of the Bachelor of Medical Science program, with a GPA of at least 5.5. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Medical Science at GU.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Health departments; research institutes; university and government research; pharmaceutical; biotechnology industries.
Entry requirements
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GCE A Levels
18-22.5Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students29
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD
