Bachelor of Medical Studies
Put your passion for healing into action
Medicine is intellectually rewarding, challenging and inspiring. It requires critical problem-solving, teamwork and integrity.
Medical practitioners are passionately interested in wellbeing, and work to protect and promote the health of individuals and communities. They are dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering, and caring for vulnerable people.
What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Medical Studies provides the foundation knowledge and skills needed to excel in health care. Learning in partnership with outstanding clinicians in our state-of-the-art 糖心vlog官网 Health and Medical Sciences building, you will:
- work in small groups to address scenario-based problems relating to common and important individual, community, Indigenous and global health issues
- gain valuable exposure to real-world clinical practice and develop your own safe and effective clinical skills in cutting-edge simulation facilities
- investigate the social determinants of health and health behaviours
- learn to evaluate the health status of individuals and populations
- acquire a solid foundation in research skills and evidence-based care
- learn collaboratively in interprofessional teams.
You will also gain a deep understanding of how our health care system works. This includes from the ‘consumer’ perspective; how patients interact with various health services and providers.
Where could it take you?
This is the first part of our medicine program; upon successful completion, you’ll gain direct entry into our Doctor of Medicine. Together, these degrees will qualify you to practise medicine anywhere in Australia and throughout most of the world. The Bachelor of Medical Studies functions as an exit pathway only for students who do not go on to complete the entire six-year program.
The Medical program at the University of 糖心vlog官网 has a six-year full-time duration which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine. Entry to the Doctor of Medicine is based on completion of the Bachelor of Medical Studies at the University of 糖心vlog官网.
SATAC CODE
354552 Standard (non-bonded)
354553 Bonded Medical Program (BMP)
*Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject, 2024.
^QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023.
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| SATAC Code | 354552, 354553 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
| Prerequisites | SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical Methods (if Maths subject was studied prior to 2017, the subject required was called 'Mathematical Studies'); OR IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL); OR Equivalent University courses (i.e. 1st year Human Anatomy and Physiology IA/B as part of the program). Subject prerequisites are applicable to all Bachelor of Medical Studies entry pathways, e.g. Rural Background entry, Higher Education. MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. |
| Assumed Knowledge | A necessary precursor for success is a high proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language. |
| Additional Entry Requirements | To apply for the Bachelor of Medical Studies, please read the before applying. Failure to read this document will not be grounds for special consideration. Entry pathway eligibility (including important how to apply information) is detailed in the Medicine Admissions Guide - domestic applicants. 354552 - NON-BONDED MEDICAL PLACE - These places have no return of service obligations after graduation. 354553 - BONDED MEDICAL PROGRAM PLACE - Students accepting these places undertake to work in an area of workforce shortage after completing their professional training. There are separate quotas for each place type and domestic applicants will need to apply under both SATAC codes should they wish to be considered for both place types. Application Process: There are two distinct parts to the application process:
Applicants who have listed Medical Studies amongst their preferences will be asked to enter their UCAT ANZ identification number during the SATAC online application process. Applications will not be considered complete without a valid UCAT ANZ identification number entered prior to the closing date. Merit Ranking Process: Applicants will be ranked for an offer based on a combination of scores from these three components as follows:
Formal offers will be made by SATAC. However, to secure your place in the Bachelor of Medical Studies degree, you MUST enrol in all first year courses for the degree by the deadline stated in the SATAC offer letter. Supporting information regarding the above will be provided within your University Welcome email and the EnrolMe portal. Please note: the University reserves the right to make offers outside of the formal SATAC offer rounds until all places are filled. Offers can be made up to and during March. Rural Background Entry Pathway Rural Background Entry (RBE) pathway applicants are required to sign and submit a statutory declaration as the only acceptable proof of rural background within five days of lodging their SATAC application. Should you be ineligible for Medicine, you may wish to consider alternative programs. Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education administers the Aboriginal Access Scheme which offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians an alternative entry pathway to study at the University of 糖心vlog官网. For more information visit: adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. To be considered as a secondary school leaver for this program, applicants cannot have a tertiary academic record of study from a University, i.e. must never have enrolled in to a Bachelor degree or higher level program at an Australian or overseas University; OR have enrolled for a Bachelor degree or higher level program at an Australian or overseas university but have withdrawn from these studies before a result of 'Withdraw Not Fail' has been awarded. Academic Score (ATAR): To meet the minimum academic threshold for entry into the Bachelor of Medical Studies degree at the University of 糖心vlog官网 you must achieve a Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) of 90 or above, OR the equivalent International Baccalaureate score, OR the interstate/ overseas equivalent). Please note: the Medical Studies degree does not consider adjustment factors for undertaking particular subjects in year 12. Please refer to the Additional entry requirements section for details of other entry requirements to the Medical Studies program. |
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| Higher Education Study | If you wish to be considered as a Higher Education (Tertiary Transfer) applicant:
To meet the minimum academic threshold as a Higher Education applicant:
Higher Education applicants must also meet the prerequisite subject requirements (refer above). If you are a Higher Education applicant and wish to be considered for entry under the Rural Background Entry (RBE) pathway, please read the for additional information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2025 and you must never have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award. If you meet these criteria, you will be eligible to compete using your result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). You must attain a STAT score within the top decile. Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Special Entry applicants must also meet the prerequisite subject requirements (refer above). |
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2024 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 91.45 |
|---|---|---|
| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 99.45 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | n/a |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | n/a | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | n/a | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 90 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Additional criteria | |
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