Bachelor of Medical Science
at Griffith University, Queensland.
A two-year direct pathway into Griffith's Doctor of Medicine for high-achieving school leavers, at the Gold Coast (ranks shown) and Nathan (99.95 in 2026). Only current or recent Year 12 students can apply. Assumed knowledge is English, Mathematical Methods and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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 Griffith 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 | 99.90 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 99.90 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students complete the degree over five consecutive trimesters, building the biomedical science foundation for the Doctor of Medicine, an extended masters program. The degree is recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists and the Institute of Biomedical Science.
Career outcomes
- Graduates who meet progression requirements continue directly into Griffith's Doctor of Medicine.
- After the MD, graduates start as interns in hospitals before specialist or general practice training.
Typical first jobs
- Intern doctor in a Queensland hospital (after the MD)
- Resident medical officer
- Junior doctor in rural and regional health services
After graduation
Graduates who meet the progression requirements move into the Griffith Doctor of Medicine, which leads to internship and registration as a medical practitioner.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Top-ranked school leavers set on a career in medicine
- Students comfortable with an intensive, year-round trimester schedule
- Those with strong foundations in maths and the sciences
It is probably not for you if
- Students unsure whether they want to become doctors
- Those wanting long summer breaks between study years
Related courses at Griffith
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Griffith University website and on QTAC before applying.