Course overview
CQUniversity's Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) is an innovative course, designed for school leavers, that will provide a contextualised curriculum to prepare students for a future medical career. Upon successful completion of the course within three years and with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or more, students will gain direct entry into The University of Queensland's regionally-based Doctor of Medicine Program under the Bonded Medical Program (BMP). The University of Queensland’s Doctor of Medicine is a program of four years duration, full time, delivered within the Central Queensland and Wide Bay regions. The Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) has been made possible by an Australian first university and hospital partnership between CQU, UQ and the Central Queensland and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services.
Students will build knowledge in the structure and function of the human body and develop a conceptual understanding of what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur. In the first year, students will study the foundations of medical science in the subjects of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry. In second and third years, students will apply the knowledge of first-year subjects to medically-focused subjects of cell biology, microbiology, immunology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical imaging. Community placements, clinical immersion experiences and work-integrated learning opportunities with health service providers in Central Queensland and Wide Bay are offered throughout the course to prepare students for their career in medicine.
CQUniversity's Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) and UQ's regionally-based Doctor of Medicine are offered in Central Queensland and Wide Bay, so students form local connections and networks throughout their studies with CQUniversity that continue on as they progress into UQ's Doctor of Medicine and, into their medical career.
BONDED MEDICAL PROGRAM
Students applying via the the Bonded Medical Program (BMP) scheme must commit to working in an area of workplace shortage for a specified period after they have completed their professional training. This commitment is referred to as a Return of Service Obligation (RoSO). Further information is available from the Department of Health.
For more course information, visit Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine).
Students will build knowledge in the structure and function of the human body and develop a conceptual understanding of what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur. In the first year, students will study the foundations of medical science in the subjects of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry. In second and third years, students will apply the knowledge of first-year subjects to medically-focused subjects of cell biology, microbiology, immunology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical imaging. Community placements, clinical immersion experiences and work-integrated learning opportunities with health service providers in Central Queensland and Wide Bay are offered throughout the course to prepare students for their career in medicine.
CQUniversity's Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) and UQ's regionally-based Doctor of Medicine are offered in Central Queensland and Wide Bay, so students form local connections and networks throughout their studies with CQUniversity that continue on as they progress into UQ's Doctor of Medicine and, into their medical career.
BONDED MEDICAL PROGRAM
Students applying via the the Bonded Medical Program (BMP) scheme must commit to working in an area of workplace shortage for a specified period after they have completed their professional training. This commitment is referred to as a Return of Service Obligation (RoSO). Further information is available from the Department of Health.
For more course information, visit Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine).
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Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) course within three years, and with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or more, students will gain direct entry into The University of Queensland's regionally-delivered Doctor of Medicine Program. This course provides a provisional pathway for graduate entry into the UQ MD and facilitates the opportunity for students to study medicine in regional Queensland.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
37.8-40Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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