Bachelor of Medical Science
at University of Southern Queensland, 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 University of Southern Queensland 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 biomedical foundation: human anatomy and physiology, general and organic chemistry, cell biology, and an introduction to laboratory skills, statistics and scientific communication. UniSQ delivers science on campus at Toowoomba and Springfield and supports online and external study, with practicals completed on campus or in intensive residential schools for external students. Second year deepens the medical-science core: biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, human-disease processes and pharmacology basics, with growing laboratory and data-analysis work. You begin interpreting experimental results and clinical-style data. Third year covers advanced subjects such as pathology, molecular biology, medical microbiology and a research project or capstone applying laboratory and analytical skills to a real problem. The degree is structured as a strong academic feeder into graduate-entry medicine, dentistry and other clinical postgraduate programmes, as well as research Honours.
Example first-year subjects
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Introductory Biostatistics
- Foundations of Medical Science
- Scientific Communication and Laboratory Skills
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 60 per cent in core science subjects
- Laboratory practical work and written lab reports
- Data-analysis and problem-solving assignments
- Research project or capstone report in third year
- Online quizzes and weekly tests
- Oral or poster presentations of findings
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 scientist or technician in pathology
- Research assistant in a university or medical research institute
- Clinical-trial or research coordinator
- Quality or laboratory officer in industry or government
- Scientific or technical sales and support roles
- Hospital or diagnostic laboratory assistant
- Pathway entrant to graduate medicine or dentistry
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Many graduates use the degree as a pathway into graduate-entry medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy or other clinical masters, sitting the GAMSAT where required. Others enter medical-laboratory, research-assistant and clinical-trial roles, or complete Honours as the entry point to research masters and PhD study. Postgraduate options include masters in biomedical science, public health and biostatistics, with some available online.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked biology and chemistry at senior school
- Detail-oriented learners who enjoy laboratory work
- People targeting graduate medicine or clinical postgraduate study
- Students comfortable with data, statistics and scientific writing
- Independent learners who can manage practical components externally
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike chemistry, biology or laboratory work
- Those wanting a hands-on patient-facing degree from day one
- People who prefer qualitative or essay-based study
- Students who avoid exams and quantitative assessment
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of Southern Queensland handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usq/bachelor-of-medical-science.