Bachelor of Medical Science
Investigate the science of the human body.
This specialised degree covers areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience and more. It provides exciting options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences, and emphasises the fundamental sciences that underpin virtually all fields of medical science.
Campus Information
Bedford Park
Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Flinders University was founded in an era of profound social, political and technological change, when longstanding conventions were being challenged by a new generation of ambitious young thinkers.
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
International Qualification
- Senior Secondary Schooling awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examinations
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Completion of a CBSE School Certificate with an average of at least 65% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language) or completion of an ISC School Certificate with an average of at least 70% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language).
Nepal
International Qualification
- Proficiency Certificate (3 years)
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Successful completion of the Proficiency Certificate with a minimum grade average of 65% in 4 major subjects
Sri Lanka
International Qualification
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Successful completion of A Levels.
Undergraduate courses
IELTS (Academic)
Applicable to all undergraduate courses except those specified below
- 6.0 Overall
- with
- 6.0 Speaking
- 6.0 Writing
Exercise Science
Human Nutrition
Psychology (Honours)
Psychological Studies (Graduate Entry)
Psychological Science
- 6.5 Overall
- with
- 6.0 Speaking
- 6.0 Writing
- 6.0 Reading
- 6.0 Listening
Health Science/Occupational Therapy
Health Science/Physiotherapy
Law and Legal Practice
Law and Legal Practice (Honours)
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 6.5 Speaking
- 6.5 Writing
- 6.5 Reading
- 6.5 Listening
Education
Medicine
Nutrition Dietetics
Paramedicine
Social Work
Speech Pathology
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 7.0 Speaking
- 7.0 Writing
- 7.0 Reading
- 7.0 Listening
Nursing (Pre-Registration and Graduate Entry)
Midwifery
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 7.0 Speaking
- 7.0 Writing
- 7.0 Reading
- 7.0 Listening
Health Sciences (Vision Science)/ Master of Optometry
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 6.5 Speaking
- 6.5 Writing
- 6.5 Reading
- 6.5 Listening
- Course Code: 028940C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
124200 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 60 AUD
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