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Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation)

ProviderCQUniversity
Course code: QTAC812701UniversityStudy area: Medical ScienceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Bundaberg · QLD

Course overview

This course aims to develop your skills to apply knowledge of biotechnology, clinical physiology, or pathology to clinical practice in a health professional role, or biotechnology in support industries and medical research. The course is designed to build a high level of technical and evaluative skill so students can assess and implement recommendations for best practice in patient testing, monitoring, education or to develop therapeutics in the cutting-edge medical biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. The course also aims to develop high level communication skills so that students can interact positively with patients/clients, other health professionals or industry leaders and are ready for the clinical or scientific work environment. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Medical Science.

Course record

Majors
Biotechnology; biotechnology and diagnostic pathology, and clinical physiology. All majors are available to study on campus in Rockhampton or via online study. In Bundaberg, only the Clinical Physiology major is available to study on campus.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can seek employment as health professionals in clinical physiology, biotechnology pathology or nutritional areas.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

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 students7
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Secondary education<5 · <5%
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Vocational pathway0 · 0.0%
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International students<5 · <5%
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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • BundabergQLDJuly 2026
  • BundabergQLDMarch 2026
  • BundabergQLD