Program Overview
The Medical Science Extended Major prepares students for various careers in health and biomedical sciences. It provides a deep understanding of human health and disease mechanisms, offering specializations for in-depth knowledge and job readiness. Students benefit from expert educators, cutting-edge facilities, and a vibrant cohort experience. This degree aligns with UWA's health professional degrees and offers potential career paths in clinical professions, research, and medical diagnostics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Medical Science Extended Major is a program designed to provide students with the essential preclinical knowledge to prepare them for a broad range of careers in health and biomedical science-related fields. It focuses on the mechanisms of health and human disease, offering multiple specializations in biomedical disciplines to enable breadth and depth of learning.
Objectives:
- Gain in-depth understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease.
- Develop essential skills that impact the health of people in our communities.
- Choose a specialization to gain expertise in the field, ensuring job-readiness.
Program Description:
- The program is delivered by award-winning educators and researchers, supporting students to think critically and creatively.
- Students take a set of core units in Levels 1 and 2, along with their chosen specialization units.
- In Level 3, students complete their specialization units plus two body systems units.
- The program is taught in cutting-edge laboratories and teaching spaces by world-class researchers.
- Students learn from and network with leading biomedical scientists.
- The program fosters an exceptional cohort feel and student experience.
Careers:
- This degree could lead to careers as a clinical or health professional, or a medical scientist and researcher.
- Potential career paths include:
- Medical practitioner (postgraduate studies required)
- Dentist (postgraduate studies required)
- Podiatrist (postgraduate studies required)
- Pharmacist (postgraduate studies required)
- Optometrist (postgraduate studies required)
- Genetic Counsellor (postgraduate studies required)
- Audiologist (postgraduate studies required)
- Medical/Biomedical researcher
- Medical scientist (diagnostics)
- Microbiologist
Other:
- Medical Science can only be taken as a degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised).
- The program articulates with UWA’s health professional degrees.
- Clinical medicine at UWA is ranked 3rd in Australia and 35th in the world (ARWU 2022).
- UWA is ranked first in Western Australia and places in the top 100 of universities globally (QS 2023).
The University of Western Australia
Overview:
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research-intensive university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching, strong research output, and commitment to graduate employability. UWA is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the number one university in Western Australia for graduate employability.
Services Offered:
UWA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic support:
Tutoring, workshops, and study skills resources.Career services:
Career counselling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities.Student wellbeing:
Mental health support, counselling, and health services.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options.Sports and fitness:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of sports clubs.Clubs and societies:
A vibrant student community with numerous clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.Study abroad and exchange:
Opportunities to study at universities around the world.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWA provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a beautiful campus with modern facilities, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Social events:
Concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings.Sporting events:
Supporting the university's sports teams.Volunteer opportunities:
Contributing to the local community.Cultural events:
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, and music concerts.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
UWA offers a high-quality education with a focus on research and innovation.Excellent employability:
Graduates from UWA are highly sought after by employers.Vibrant campus life:
A diverse and engaging student community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.Beautiful campus:
A picturesque campus with modern facilities and green spaces.Strong research focus:
UWA is a leading research university with a strong commitment to innovation.Academic Programs:
UWA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, and more.Science and Engineering:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and more.Business and Economics:
Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and more.Health Sciences:
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and more.Law:
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, and other law programs.Other:
UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. The university has a strong focus on Indigenous education and research, and offers a range of programs and support services for Indigenous students. UWA also has a strong international presence, with students from over 100 countries studying at the university.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
