Bachelor of Clinical Science

Improving lives and contributing to healthier communities is one of the most rewarding things you can do. A career in medicine or health – as a doctor, physiotherapist, medical researcher or other health professional – is exciting and dynamic, and provides an opportunity to make a real difference. 

This innovative and accelerated degree focuses on human clinical sciences and builds the foundational professional skills you’ll need for a career in medicine, allied health or medical research professions.

KEY FEATURES

• This degree is the ideal preparation for graduate-entry medicine programs, such as the Macquarie MD, or other postgraduate degrees in related fields, such as physiotherapy, public health and medical research. As a graduate, you’ll also be suited to a range of professional roles in industry or government organisations.
• You’ll get to your career goal sooner by fast-tracking your studies – you can complete your degree in two years instead of three by using an additional session in the summer break.
• You’ll have the option to receive targeted preparation for medical school admissions tests and interviews.
• This degree will build your practical skills through the use of the latest simulation technology and through working with human anatomical specimens.
• You’ll learn in an environment that is home to Macquarie University Hospital – Australia’s first and only not-for-profit hospital on a university campus.
• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake work experience in a healthcare setting or a medical research facility.
• You’ll develop a broad knowledge of the fundamental biochemical, physiological, and anatomical workings of the human body that is necessary to confidently pursue careers in the field of health and medicine.
• You’ll gain skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, ethics and personal reflection – all of which will help you prepare for a career in professional healthcare or medical research.

SUITABLE FOR
The Bachelor of Clinical Science is ideal if you who wish to continue on to a graduate-entry medicine program such as the Macquarie MD, a postgraduate program in a related field at Macquarie University (eg the Doctor of Physiotherapy), or if who want to complete your degree in two years instead of three.

This course offers distinct advantages if you wish to apply for the Macquarie MD:

• a three per cent bonus automatically applied to weighted GPA
• 20 interview places reserved for Bachelor of Clinical Science graduates
• eligibility to apply for the Macquarie University Bachelor of Clinical Science graduate
• scholarships – up to five scholarships worth AU$30,000 each year
• automatic completion of prerequisite study through core units.