Bachelor of Medical Science (Medical & Health-related Sciences)

Transform human health

With a UTS Bachelor of Medical Science majoring in Medical and Health-related Sciences, you'll have the up-to-date knowledge and skills you need to lead shape the future of human health and make a real difference in people's lives.

Learning directly from top experts, you'll get the benefits that come with studying at one of Australia's top science facilities. This practical, hands-on degree will also see you enjoy professional placements and internships and establish valuable contacts in research and industry. Altogether, this means you'll graduate fully prepared to launch a meaningful, fascinating career in medical science.

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Bachelor of Medical Science (Medical & Health-related Sciences)

CODE

UTS: C10184 (version 8)

CRICOS: 023607A

UAC: 607052 Medical & Health-related Sciences (Autumn Session, Spring Session)

DURATION

3 years full time
6 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

Medical and Health-related Sciences is one of two majors offered within the Bachelor of Medical Science degree. You'll complete core science subjects to obtain vital skills in areas like chemistry, molecular biology, data analysis, and physiology. UTS Medical Science students learn in the world-class Hive Super Lab and UTS Science Super Lab, two collaborative, tech-driven learning environments, as well as the specialised anatomy lab.

You'll then commence your major studies, developing specialised expertise in subjects such as pharmacology, medical devices, immunology, haematology, anatomy, and pathophysiology. In your final year, you'll complete a hands-on project to build valuable science communication skills. You'll also enhance your learning through four electives and have the opportunity to acquire practical experience through workplace placements and internships.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
91161	Cell Biology and Genetics
65111	Chemistry 1
60006	Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues
33116	Design, Data, and Decisions
65212	Chemistry 2
91132	Molecular Biology
91123	Nature and Evolution
91400	Human Anatomy and Physiology

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The program outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Medical Science majoring in Health and Medical Science. This is based on a full-time study load, which consists of four subjects per semester. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

Course structure

8

core Science subjects
12

major subjects
4

elective subjects

First year

In your first year, you’ll complete core life science subjects to equip yourself with essential foundational knowledge in areas like chemistry, molecular biology and human physiology.
Second year

Using your core skills from your first year, year two will see you commence specialist studies towards your Medical and Health-related Sciences Major.
Third year

The final year of your degree will see you complete any remaining units for your major, as well as your elective subjects, which can be chosen from across disciplines.
Honours

Eligible students may enrol in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). This honours program is research-based and adds an additional year to your degree.

First year

In your first year, you’ll complete core life science subjects to equip yourself with essential foundational knowledge in areas like chemistry, molecular biology and human physiology.

Second year

Using your core skills from your first year, year two will see you commence specialist studies towards your Medical and Health-related Sciences Major.

Third year

The final year of your degree will see you complete any remaining units for your major, as well as your elective subjects, which can be chosen from across disciplines.

Honours

Eligible students may enrol in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). This honours program is research-based and adds an additional year to your degree.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

Throughout this degree, you'll explore the critical medical, scientific and professional skills required for a successful career in medical science. You'll be taught capabilities in human health, anatomy, immunology and more while also building in-demand competencies in science communication.

Admissions information

This course is designed for aspiring medical science professionals seeking to impact human health and pursue further studies in health and science. Choose this course for a hands-on approach to medical science education, guided by leading researchers and practitioners at a top Australian science faculty.
What sets this course apart is the integration of health science with essential technical and communication skills, providing a comprehensive toolkit for success in the medical science field. You will specialise in either Medical and Health-related Sciences or Pathology, gaining expertise in areas such as pharmacology, immunology, and disease treatment.
You will acquire knowledge in diagnosing diseases, developing medical innovations, and communicating complex scientific information effectively. Learning is dynamic and interactive, combining lectures, labs, and industry projects with opportunities for internships.
You will learn in the world-class Hive Super Lab and UTS Science Super Lab, two collaborative, tech-driven learning environments that support simultaneous teaching of multiple classes in one space. If you choose a Medical and Health Sciences major, you'll also have access to the Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility for the ultimate hands-on learning experience.
Course features
- Complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. For instance, Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
- Choice of major:
- There are two majors on offer as part of this degree. Course content is common to both majors throughout first year; from there, students specialise in their preferred area of medical science.
  - Medical and Health-related Sciences: Known as the people side of medical science, this major covers pharmacology, immunology, haematology and pathophysiology and their application to critical and emerging areas of the profession. Study personalised medicines, evidence-based medicine processes, and medical devices and diagnostics gaining the skills to deliver new innovations that positively impact human health.
  - Pathology: This major is focused on the understanding, detection and treatment of disease and infection using industry-standard technologies in immunology, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Students learn to diagnose disease; investigate the impact of specific pathologies at the molecular, cellular or organ level; and identify, prevent and treat infections, as well as limit their impact on society. Students also gain firsthand experience with a range of blood and tissue testing approaches and biomolecular sensing techniques – skills that are in high demand in the booming pathology laboratory sector.
    
    Medical Laboratory Professional (fourth year): Eligible students who complete the three-year Pathology major can apply for selection into the Bachelor of Medical Science (Medical Laboratory Professional). This fourth-year program delivers industry-aligned technical skills development and extensive professional experience through a laboratory placement with our industry partner NSW Health Pathology, that equips students for a diversity of roles in the medical laboratory sector.
- Free electives: Students can customise the course to suit their personal or career aspirations. They can enrol in an international exchange, tailor their learning with a choice of subjects from any UTS faculty or gain hands-on experience in a diagnostic laboratory with the Professional Experience in Medical Science elective .
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

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UTS Early Entry program

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

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InpUTS

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Jumbunna Admissions Program

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Changing from another undergraduate course

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate, you'll be fully equipped with the up-to-date knowledge and practical skills you need to create a global impact in healthcare. You'll possess an advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology, and the technologies available to diagnose, treat and cure diseases.

With job opportunities in a range of sectors and industries, such as research institutions, public and private health, pharmaceutical companies and diagnostic labs, you'll be a sought after professional ready to utilise your skills to advance Medical Science and achieve better health outcomes for all.

Career options

“My internship at the Prince of Wales Hospital was one major highlight of my course. I got to work in a diagnostic lab with real patient samples and was able to see how everything that I learnt at university applied in the real world."

Kiara

Bachelor of Medical Science

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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Female and male students in white lab coats working on science demonstration in UTS Super Lab. — Conduct breakthrough research in the Super Lab.

UTS Central, Building 2, CB02, Tower, Building 1, CB01, Building 10 at day. — Our campus is a base for your academic, professional and social life.

UTS library Reading room. — Find your perfect study spot and enjoy the quiet away from the campus bustle.

Why UTS?

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With a science and maths degree at UTS, you'll learn how to answer the big questions of tomorrow and make a positive social impact. We offer practical, relevant and innovative programs that enable you to work across multiple fields.

Study in world-class facilities, including Australia's first Super Lab, and look for trace in our forensic crime scene labs or explore speciality maths, computing, and quantum physics facilities stocked with the latest industry equipment.