Medical Sciences

Medical researchers are a lot like detectives. As they search for leads, disregard suspects and ultimately solve mysteries, they also have the thrill of knowing that each scientific discovery they make in the lab may one day turn into a pioneering real-world medical treatment.

This interdisciplinary course will provide you with the broad background in the biological, chemical and biomolecular sciences you’ll need for a rewarding career – whether that be unravelling the molecular building blocks that underpin disease, developing new drugs to treat or cure disease, or applying your scientific knowledge to help solve crimes.

Key features

• Our wide range of units allows you to build on your skills in either the biomedical, biomolecular or medicinal chemistry fields.
• This course provides a solid background for postgraduate study in medical and allied health areas.
• Throughout this course, you’ll be supported and advised by academic mentors with expertise in the medical sciences.

Specific minimum requirements:

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree

100 LEVEL

• Genes to Organisms 
•  Biology in Practice 
• Physics for Life Sciences 
• Introductory Statistics 
• Organic and Biological Chemistry - The Chemistry of Life or Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences
• Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 2
•  Introduction to Anatomy 
• Anatomy of Limbs and Back 
• Mathematics I
• Mathematics IA (Advanced) 
• Introduction to Psychology I 
• Introduction to Psychology II 

200 LEVEL

• Biochemistry 
• Systems Physiology or  Neurophysiology
• Genetics 
• Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biology 
• Systems Physiology
• Neurophysiology 
• Organic Synthesis 

300 LEVEL

• Biological Sciences Capstone 
• Chemistry Capstone 
• Biomolecular Sciences Capstone 
• Human Genetics Theory 
• Symbiosis in Health and Disease 
• Advanced Human Physiology 
• Medicinal Chemistry 

To be eligible to apply to Macquarie University for an undergraduate program, you must have one of the following:

• A recognised secondary (high school) qualification
• A recognised University Foundation course
• A recognised two or three year Diploma
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

English language requirements

IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• one year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Assumed knowledge

• Recommended : Knowledge of mathematics and chemistry (HSC Mathematics and HSC Chemistry; or international equivalents).

The university offers scholarships to students to address financial need or hardship, academic excellence, sporting achievement and in recognition of outstanding character. It can also provide financial assistance with loans and grants to students who have difficulty with basic living expenses and help with fees. Each year Macquarie University awards around $2.5 million in scholarships, most of which are given on the basis of financial need or other hardship.