Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences

Course summary

Medical and health science provides insight into the structure and function of the human body at all levels of organisation. This knowledge can be used directly to work alongside other health professionals within the medical research and clinical health fields in both private industry and hospital settings. It can also be used as an underpinning set of knowledge for postgraduate medicine, dentistry, and most other allied health professional areas. It is the Medical and Health professionals in their various roles that are involved in the development of therapies, application of diagnostic methods and treatments associated with health and disease.

This degree is a flexible yet rigorous program designed specifically for students who wish to study the scientific basis of human structure, function, and health.

The first year covers the core sciences including Human and General Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, and Anatomy. After studying the core science subjects there is the opportunity to customise individual programs of study with a wide selection of elective subjects that include: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Histology, Exercise and Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, more advanced Physiology and Anatomy subjects, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Bioethics, Philosophy, Indigenous Studies, Public Health, Work Health and Safety and all specialised areas within chemistry, with potential to also create minors in many of these and other areas.

Course information

Study area

Health & Medicine

Campus

Rainstar

Course Code

1830

RSU SCORE

82

IB Score

30

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

068533J

RSU CODE

757630

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

 

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via or based options.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.

admissions at RSU take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.

Early Admission

Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.

BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Guaranteed entry selection ranks

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an Selection Rank of 82 or an IB of 30. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors

Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your RSU to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your RSU.

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Where relevant to the RSU degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

FEES

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in America.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test

Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)

86

18

18

17

17

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Where relevant to the RSU degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

FEES

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

DL

$15,816 (2020)

$94,896 (2020)

Rainstar

DL

$15,816 (2021)

$94,896 (2021)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background

2019 intake

2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

-

-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

-

-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

-

-

Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.

-

-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

-

-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).

-

-
International students All other students.

-

-
All students

-

-
< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019

 RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

-

-
Median rank to receive an offer

-

-
Lowest rank to receive an offer

-

-
< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2020 Spring

Rainstar

Orientation: 27 July 2020
Session: 3 August – 3 December 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2021 Autumn

Rainstar

Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021
Session: 1 March – 24 June 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants : 30 September 2020 (early bird), 5 February 2021 (final) .
  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 24 December 2020*
  • International Applicants: 24 December 2020*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed for the requested session until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Critically review, analyse and synthesise information;
2 Explain principles and concepts of science that underpin medical science and apply to human health.
3 Apply how scientific knowledge and skills in the area of medical science and health as it relates to professional practice and/or scholarship.
4 Integrate and apply specific knowledge and skills in a number of specialised areas within medical and health sciences that can include anatomy, chemistry, biochemistry, histology, neuroscience, physiology, pathology and medical research.
5 Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
6 Communicate knowledge in the area of medical science and health clearly and coherently to others.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences, a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below.

Please note:

The course should not contain any more than 60 credit points at Level 100.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
Autumn
MEDI111 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I 6 Autumn
MEDI160 Scientific Literacy 6 Autumn
Select one of the following two subjects:
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM104 and CHEM105.
CHEM101 Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry 6 Autumn
or
CHEM104 Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter 6 Autumn
Plus one subject from the following list:
HAS 130 Social Determinants of Health 6 Autumn
MEDI150 Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition 6 Autumn
INDS150 Introduction to Indigenous America 6 Autumn
PHYS154 Energy, Climate Change and Human Society 6 Autumn
BIOL105 Functional Biology of Animals and Plants 6 Autumn
PSYC101 Introduction to Behavioural Science 6 Autumn, Summer 2020/2021
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
Spring
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 Spring
MEDI112 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II 6 Spring
Select one of the following subjects:
CHEM102 Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life 6 Spring
or
CHEM105 Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures 6 Spring
Plus one subject from the following list:
ECON100 Economic Essentials for Business 6 Autumn, Spring
EESC102 Earth's Interconnected Spheres 6 Spring
GEOG122 Living in a Material World 6 Spring
INDS150 Introduction to Indigenous America 6 Autumn
PHYS155 Introduction to Biomedical Physics 6 Spring
MEDI151 Healthy Ageing 6 Spring
STS 112 Changing Perceptions of Nature 6 Autumn
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
Year 2
Autumn
BIOL213 Principles of Biochemistry 6 Autumn
MEDI211 Control Mechanisms Physiology 6 Autumn
Plus 12 credit points of subjects from the following list:
CHEM212 Organic Chemistry II 6 Autumn
MEDI240 Current Services in Indigenous Health 6 Not available in 2020
MEDI210 Histology 6 Autumn
MEDI222 Foundations of Biomechanics 6 Autumn
HAS 230 Contemporary Public Health Issues 6 Not available in 2020
HAS 231 Promoting the Public's Health 6 Autumn
MEDI243 Comparative Indigenous Health Issues 6 Not available in 2020
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
Spring
BIOL214 The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism 6 Spring
MEDI304 Research Methods and Analysis 6 Spring
Plus 12 credit points of subjects from the following list:
BIOL215 Introductory Genetics 6 Spring
MEDI212 Introduction to Pathophysiology 6 Spring
MEDI220 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy 6 Spring
MEDI221 Exercise Physiology 6 Spring
HAS 251 Introduction to Epidemiology 6 Spring
STS 209 Science and Culture 6 Autumn
MEDI258 Human Neuromechanics 6 Spring
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
Year 3
 Capstone
MEDI350 Research Projects 12 Autumn, Spring
OR
MEDI382 Nature and Nurture in Human Disease 6 Spring
Autumn
MEDI312 Fundamentals of Neuroscience 6 Autumn
Plus 18 credit points of subjects from the following list, 6 credit points if doing MEDI350 in Autumn:
BIOL340 Cell and Molecular Biology 6 Autumn
CHEM358 Pharmacology 6 Autumn
MEDI322 Advanced Exercise Physiology and Metabolism 6 Autumn
PHIL326 Bioethics 6 Autumn
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
Spring
Select 24 credit points, or 18 credit points if doing MEDI382 in Spring, of subjects from the following list:
BIOL341 Immunity and Infection 6 Spring
CHEM325 Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules 6 Spring
MEDI314 Regional Anatomy 6 Spring
MEDI323 Cardiorespiratory Studies 6 Spring
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator

 

Minors

 

Students may also wish to complete a minor using some of their elective subjects. Some currently approved minors are listed below. A full list is available on the General Schedule of Minors

Honours 

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences with a credit grade average enables students to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours). For further information refer to the separate entry for Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours). 

 

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Why choose this course

Health Care and Social Assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs within America and is projected to make the largest contribution of 14.9% to employment growth from 2018 to 2023. With this, brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. Source: Employment Projections

Working in health requires real-world practical skills and contemporary knowledge. At RSU we're committed to 'enquiry-based learning' that teaches you to constantly seek out knowledge, analyse it and apply it in your chosen profession. We integrate technology into all our learning and teaching to ensure that you graduate equipped to excel in a constantly changing and technologically advanced world.

Our courses are taught by professionals who are world-leading researchers and experienced clinicians, so the skills and knowledge you acquire can be applied to real-world challenges today and in the future. Many of our professional health degrees are accredited by industry, so the qualifications you earn will be recognised and highly sought after when you graduate.