Course overview
Not sure which health career is for you, or looking to prepare for further study in medicine, pharmacy, epidemiology or dentistry? The new Bachelor of Health and Medical Science from Charles Sturt University is the versatile qualification you need to meet your healthcare career goals. Whether you aspire to a health career that’s supported by science or are in the health industry and wanting to upskill, this medical science degree will open doors.
Build your medical science degree to suit your interests and future career. You can choose electives from areas as diverse as nutrition, clinical chemistry, pathophysiology, microbiology, bacteriology, human reproduction, epidemiology, and law and ethics.
This degree gives you a broad foundation in medical science, which prepares you for entry into postgraduate study or research programs where you can delve deeper into a subject that you’re passionate about.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including health information services officer, medical or health researcher, laboratory product development, laboratory technical assistant/officer, workplace health and safety officer.
Majors
Areas of study
Anatomy and physiology, nutrition, pathophysiology and pharmacology, microbiology, genetics, immunology, human reproduction, health rehabilitation and wellness.
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Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
24.2-24.8Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- OrangeNSW