Bachelor of Medical Science
at CQUniversity Australia, 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 CQUniversity Australia 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
First year builds the science base: human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, cell biology, and foundational mathematics and statistics for the health sciences. CQUniversity delivers medical-science study on campus with laboratory components and supports flexible and online study for theory units, broadening access for regional and working students across Queensland. Second year deepens the body-systems and laboratory sciences: microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, genetics and human pathophysiology, with significant practical laboratory work in handling samples, microscopy and basic diagnostic techniques. Data-analysis and scientific-communication skills are developed alongside the wet-lab work. Third year specialises into areas such as medical microbiology, pathology, molecular biology or clinical physiology, and includes a research project or work-integrated learning component in a laboratory or research setting. The degree is widely used as a feeder into graduate-entry medicine, dentistry and allied health, and into research Honours.
Example first-year subjects
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry for the Health Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Foundations of Biomedical Science
- Statistics for the Health Sciences
How you will be assessed
- Laboratory practical work and scientific reports
- Final exams worth 40 to 60 per cent in science units
- Problem sets and data-analysis assignments
- Online quizzes and concept-check tasks
- Scientific writing and literature-review tasks
- Third-year research project or placement report
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-trial or research coordinator
- Pathology or diagnostic-laboratory technician
- Scientific or technical officer in health or industry
- Research assistant in a university or institute lab
- Quality or compliance officer in a health-science setting
- Pathway role while applying for graduate medicine or dentistry
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
The degree is most often a stepping stone rather than a terminal qualification. Many graduates apply for graduate-entry medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy or other clinical masters, while others move into laboratory, research or clinical-trial roles. Postgraduate options include the Doctor of Medicine (graduate entry), Master of Public Health, biomedical and laboratory-science masters, and a research Honours year that is the standard entry point to PhD study and research careers.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy biology, chemistry and laboratory work
- People aiming for graduate medicine or another clinical degree
- Detail-oriented learners comfortable with data and method
- Those curious about disease, the body and diagnostics
- Students prepared for a competitive postgraduate pathway
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting direct clinical patient contact from day one
- Those who dislike chemistry, biology or laboratory work
- People seeking a guaranteed job title immediately on graduating
- Students who prefer essay-based or non-quantitative study
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the CQUniversity Australia handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/cqu/bachelor-of-medical-science.