Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology)

Shape the future of human health

Pathology is at the very forefront of medicine. If you're looking for a future where you'll play a vital role in bettering the health of people across society, the UTS Bachelor of Medical Science in Pathology is the perfect choice. In this program, you’ll get to use industry-standard technologies in immunology, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology and get first-hand experience with blood and tissue testing approaches and biomolecular sensing techniques, acquiring in-demand skills for your future.

Studying at UTS means you'll be learning in the heart of Sydney at one of the country's top science facilities. Designed and delivered by experts, this course can also take you beyond the classroom, giving you opportunities for professional placements and internships.

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Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology)

CODE

UTS: C10184 (version 8)

CRICOS: 023607A

UAC: 607051 Pathology (Autumn Session, Spring Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

83.60 (Pathology)

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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

You'll undertake a variety of foundational life sciences subjects, establishing your foundational knowledge of areas like chemistry, biology and anatomy. Then, in your major stream, you'll enhance your expertise through advanced subjects such as haematology, immunology, epidemiology and more.

You'll learn to diagnose disease, investigate the impact of specific pathologies at the molecular, cellular and organ level. Your practical training will include the processing of real tissue samples to identify diseases. You'll benefit from practical learning in our world-class tech-focused educational environments, the Hive Super Lab and UTS Science Super Lab.

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 outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Medical Science in Pathology based on a full-time study load. 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

electives

First year

You'll kick-off your studies by completing core units within your Scientist's Tool Kit stream. Studying subjects like genetics, nature and evolution and physiology, you'll establish the thorough foundational knowledge required for your future studies.
Second year

Building on your solid fundamental knowledge, this year, you’ll commence your Pathology major. You'll study epidemiology and pathogenesis of infections, molecular biology and histology, getting hands-on experience in a real lab setting.
Third year

Your final year will gain practical knowledge in fields such as pathology diagnoses, blood transfusions and immunological health. You'll also undertake electives, which can be chosen from across faculties such as law, arts and business, to further enhance your learning experience.
Honours

The research-based Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is available to eligible students. Completion of this program requires an additional year of full-time study.
Fourth year

Eligible students can apply for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Medical Laboratory Professional). Building industry capabilities and professional experience through a placement with NSW Health Pathology, this program prepares you for a diversity of roles in the medical laboratory sector.

First year

You'll kick-off your studies by completing core units within your Scientist's Tool Kit stream. Studying subjects like genetics, nature and evolution and physiology, you'll establish the thorough foundational knowledge required for your future studies.

Second year

Building on your solid fundamental knowledge, this year, you’ll commence your Pathology major. You'll study epidemiology and pathogenesis of infections, molecular biology and histology, getting hands-on experience in a real lab setting.

Third year

Your final year will gain practical knowledge in fields such as pathology diagnoses, blood transfusions and immunological health. You'll also undertake electives, which can be chosen from across faculties such as law, arts and business, to further enhance your learning experience.

Honours

The research-based Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is available to eligible students. Completion of this program requires an additional year of full-time study.

Fourth year

Eligible students can apply for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Medical Laboratory Professional). Building industry capabilities and professional experience through a placement with NSW Health Pathology, this program prepares you for a diversity of roles in the medical laboratory sector.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program is designed to give you career-ready practical skills in the identification and diagnosis of human disease and infection, as well as the technologies and processes used to detect them. You'll also be exposed to an extensive understanding of medical science fundamentals such as chemistry, biology and physiology.

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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Careers

Your future career

On completing the UTS Bachelor of Medical Science in Pathology, you'll be an established medical science professional ready to make your mark on human health. You'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to apply science and technology to detect disease and illness, along with the hands-on lab experience required to kick-start your professional journey.

From here, you'll be ready to discover a wide world of opportunities in an array of important roles, from research and academia to hospital or pharmaceutical labs. Altogether, this will ensure you have everything you need for a rewarding, exciting career in pathology, where you'll blend science and technology to create a better, healthier world.

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