About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (February), 2024	Wollongong
Autumn (February), 2024	On campus with Online start
Spring (July), 2024	Wollongong
Autumn (March), 2025	Wollongong
Autumn (March), 2025	On campus with Online start
Spring (July), 2025	Wollongong
Autumn (February), 2026	Wollongong
Autumn (February), 2026	On campus with Online start
Spring (July), 2026	Wollongong

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wollongong

High School Degree. All Official Transcripts. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 88, TOEFL PBT - 575. ATAR-SR - 82 . IB SCORE -30.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Wollongong. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　201st / 1250

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