Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Doctor of Medicine

COURSE VIDEO Google Head talks STEM 02:11 The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Doctor of Medicine gives you the opportunity to study science before studying medicine. With a deeper understanding of the fundamentals that underpin the health profession, you’ll be better prepared for any career in medicine from specialisation to research to teaching.



In your first three years undertaking the Bachelor of Science (Advanced), you will choose from a range of science areas of study, a number of which you will take at the advanced level. You will also choose a major, which you can take at either the advanced or normal level. The majors that you can study at the advanced level are listed below.



The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program comprises four broad themes that run throughout the four- year curriculum. The themes cover:



– Basic and Clinical Sciences

– Patient and Doctor

– Population Medicine

– Personal and Professional Development.



The course is delivered in three ‘stages’. Stages 1 and 2 cover years one and two respectively. Stage 3 covers years three and four.



From your first year of the Doctor of Medicine, you will have contact with patients and observe the physical aspects of disease, which continues to your final year. The medical curriculum emphasises practical delivery with much of the program using problem-based learning with contextually relevant medical issues as the foundation of the course.



After graduation, you can pursue a career in medicine that either involves general practice or specialisation in your area of interest. You might also wish to pursue a career in medical research, teaching, medical administration, medical communication or journalism. Learn more about double medicine degree options.



Please note: The course fee quoted on this page relates to the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) only. For course fees for the medical program please see Doctor of Medicine.