Bachelor of Medical Science
at Western Sydney University, New South Wales.
A three-year (six years part-time) medical science degree at Campbelltown and Parramatta, with majors in anatomy and physiology, biomedical science and human nutrition. No prerequisites; assumed knowledge is any 2 units each of English, science and mathematics.
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 WSU 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 | 65.15 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 47.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 65.10 | 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
Students build foundations in chemistry, biology, human anatomy and physiology, then specialise through majors in anatomy and physiology, biomedical science or human nutrition. A double major is possible, for example human nutrition with innovative foods. Western recommends at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics Advanced at school. Depending on electives, graduates may meet the membership requirements of various professional bodies.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in research support, clinical trials coordination, laboratory, nutrition and health-industry roles.
- Many use the degree as a pathway into graduate-entry medicine, dentistry or allied health master's degrees.
- Honours and research degrees lead to careers in biomedical research.
Typical first jobs
- Medical laboratory scientist at hospital pathology departments
- Research assistant at universities, hospital research institutes and CSIRO
- Diagnostic laboratory officer at private pathology providers
- Clinical trials coordinator at pharma, biotech and academic hospitals
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Quality assurance officer in food, biotech and pharma manufacturing
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Many graduates use the degree as a pathway to graduate-entry medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, speech pathology or other health master's degrees, or to Honours and a research degree. Others work in laboratory, research support, clinical trials, nutrition and health-industry roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students aiming for graduate medicine or other clinical postgraduate degrees
- Those who enjoyed Year 12 chemistry, biology and (ideally) physics
- People comfortable with intensive laboratory work
- Students willing to keep a high GPA across three years for postgraduate entry
- Those open to a research career if clinical pathways dont open
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting clinical patient contact in the undergraduate years
- Those uncomfortable with extensive laboratory and dissection work
- Anyone treating the BMedSci as a vocational degree without a postgraduate plan
Related courses at WSU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Western Sydney University website and on UAC before applying.