Bachelor of Medical Science
at Torrens University Australia, South Australia.
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 Torrens University 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 | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Torrens delivers its health-science programmes through specialist health colleges in small classes with laboratory and applied teaching. First year builds the biomedical core: human anatomy, physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, cell biology and an introduction to the structure and function of body systems, supported by practical lab work. Through the middle of the degree you progress into microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and pathology, learning how disease develops and how the body is investigated and treated. Teaching is applied and lab-based, and trimester delivery with multiple intakes a year gives smaller cohorts and a steady year-round progression. The final stage adds advanced electives and a research project or capstone, with the chance to work on applied investigations. The degree is a foundation rather than a clinical licence: it is commonly used as a feeder toward graduate-entry medicine and other postgraduate clinical and research pathways.
Example first-year subjects
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Chemistry for Health Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Foundations of Health Science
How you will be assessed
- Laboratory practicals and reports
- Written exams on bioscience content
- Research projects and scientific reports
- Problem-based case studies
- Data-analysis and interpretation tasks
- Oral or poster presentations
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
- Laboratory or research assistant
- Medical or pathology laboratory technician
- Clinical-trials or research coordinator
- Health or science industry officer
- Quality or compliance assistant in health settings
- Pathway to graduate medicine or postgraduate study
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 either move into laboratory, research-support or health-industry roles or use the degree as a stepping stone to postgraduate study. It is a common feeder toward graduate-entry medicine, dentistry and allied-health masters, and toward research Honours and PhD study. Torrens offers articulated postgraduate health and science programmes entered by direct application across multiple intakes.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy biology, chemistry and lab work
- Those aiming for graduate medicine or health postgraduate study
- Detail-oriented learners comfortable with heavy science content
- People interested in how the body and disease work
- Self-directed students suited to trimester delivery
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike chemistry, lab work and memorisation
- Those wanting a guaranteed clinical job straight out of the degree
- People seeking a creative or design-led degree
- Students who prefer essays and discussion to science and data
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Torrens University Australia handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/torrens/bachelor-of-medical-science.