Bachelor of Medical Science
at Bond University, Queensland.
A biomedical degree covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and pathology. A common feeder programme for graduate medicine and other clinical postgraduate pathways.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Bond University Bachelor of Medical Science. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Bond's three-semester calendar lets this Bachelor of Medical Science be completed in two calendar years. First year builds the biomedical core: human anatomy, physiology, cell biology, chemistry and biochemistry, with laboratory work alongside theory. Small cohorts mean close access to teaching staff and hands-on lab time rather than crowded practicals. The middle of the degree deepens into systems physiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and pathology. The content is detail-heavy and exam-intensive, with regular practical and laboratory assessment. Bond links the science to clinical context, which suits students aiming at medicine, dentistry or allied-health postgraduate study. The final stage adds advanced electives and a research project or capstone. At Bond this degree is a recognised pathway toward graduate-entry medicine, and the university also runs a provisional-entry Doctor of Medicine route for school leavers. The accelerated calendar means students can reach postgraduate clinical study or research a year ahead of standard-degree peers.
Example first-year subjects
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry for the Health Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Foundations of Medical Science
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 70 per cent in science subjects
- Laboratory practical exams and reports
- Problem-based and case-based assignments
- Research project or capstone in later years
- Mid-semester tests every few weeks
- Group presentations on biomedical topics
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as medical-laboratory scientists, clinical-trial coordinators and research assistants in hospital pathology departments.
- Common destinations include diagnostic-laboratory roles at Australian Clinical Labs and Sonic Healthcare, and research roles at the Garvan, WEHI and QIMR Berghofer.
- Many alumni progress into graduate medicine, dentistry and physiotherapy or into research Honours and PhD study.
Typical first jobs
- Medical laboratory or research assistant
- Clinical-trials coordinator or research associate
- Pathology or diagnostic-laboratory technician
- Pharmaceutical or biotech sales and support officer
- Science technical officer
- Research assistant in a university or institute
- Health-program or data officer
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $68,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates progress to graduate-entry medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy or other clinical postgraduate study, or into research Honours and PhD work. Bond's three-semester calendar shortens the time to reach these pathways, and the university's provisional-entry MD offers a school-leaver route into medicine. Others enter laboratory science, clinical-trials and research-support roles, or add a Master of Public Health or biomedical research coursework.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed biology and chemistry at school
- People aiming at graduate medicine or allied health
- Detail-focused learners comfortable with heavy memorisation
- Students who like laboratory and practical work
- Self-starters who want to reach postgraduate study sooner
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike science, labs or heavy exams
- People wanting a creative or studio-based degree
- Those who prefer essay-based humanities subjects
- Students who struggle with a fast, year-round study load
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Bond University handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/bond/bachelor-of-medical-science.