Bachelor of Medical Science
at University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
A three-year medical science degree at the University of Canberra covering biochemistry, genetic and pathological disease mechanisms, human physiology, and infection and immunity. No prerequisites; Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced are recommended.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UC Bachelor of Medical Science for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 62.50 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 60.80 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Study areas are biology, biochemistry and metabolism, chemistry, data analytics, genetic and pathological disease mechanisms, human physiology, and infection and immunity. Professional practice units let students run real experiments with current laboratory technologies and clinical practices.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in laboratory, research and health-industry roles.
- Many use the degree as a pathway to graduate-entry medicine or allied health master's degrees.
- Honours and a PhD lead to biomedical research careers.
Typical first jobs
- Diagnostic laboratory scientist at Capital Pathology and Sonic Healthcare Canberra
- Clinical trial coordinator at Canberra Hospital research office and ACT Health
- Research assistant at ANU John Curtin School of Medical Research and UC Health Research Institute
- Public health officer at the ACT Health Directorate
- Graduate at the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA, Symonston) and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- Pharmaceutical sales or regulatory affairs graduate at Canberra-based health firms
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in laboratory, research and health-industry roles or use the degree as a pathway to graduate-entry medicine and allied health master's degrees, or Honours and a PhD.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students with strong Year 12 Biology and Chemistry foundations
- Those drawn to laboratory and applied clinical research environments
- People targeting graduate medicine via the ANU MChD pathway
- Students considering Honours and a PhD in biomedical or clinical research
- Those willing to invest weekend study time in lab reports and content-heavy units
It is probably not for you if
- Students uncomfortable with laboratory dissection, microscopy and wet-lab work
- Those who avoid heavy content load and exam-based assessment
- Anyone unable to commit to long-term postgraduate study for clinical careers
Related courses at UC
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Canberra website and on UAC before applying.