Griffith University

If you are a high-achieving secondary school leaver and have the commitment to study an intensive two-year degree you will be able to progress from this program directly into the Griffith MBBS provided you achieve a GPA of at least 5.0 for the program and achieve a minimum grade of Pass in the designated course Human Skills for Medicine.

At the end of the program you will have developed knowledge and skills in modern biosciences and clinical sciences and their application to the development of medicine, biomedical research and healthcare services.

In first year you will be introduced to the basic sciences underpinning biomedical science

• anatomy
• chemistry
• biochemistry
• cell biology
• microbiology
• physiology
• molecular genetics
• psychology

In second year you will cover many of these disciplines in greater depth, including more medically-focused courses in

• immunology
• infectious disease
• pharmacology
• metabolism
• biochemistry
• communication
• health
• law and ethics
• epidemiology

Both years will involve classes and problem-based learning, as well as practical, laboratory-based training in the biomedical sciences. In order to promote diversity in learning, you will also study a number of non-science courses from a broad range of offerings across the University.

Provisional entry into the Griffith MBBS program

Completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science program with a GPA (calculated according to Graduate Medical Admissions Centre procedures) of at least 5.0 and a minimum grade of Pass in the designated course Human Skills for Medicine will see graduates gain seamless entry into the MBBS.

The type of place in the MBBS program offered to Bachelor of Medical Science graduates who meet the requirements will be allocated according to the GPA achieved in the Bachelor of Medical Science taking into account individual preferences.

In the interests of equity and fairness to all applicants, applicants who do not achieve the GPA and/or Pass or better in the designated course Human Skills for Medicine, regardless of circumstances such as illness, misadventure or disadvantage during the Bachelor of Medical Science program will not meet the stated criteria for admission and, therefore, will not be considered for entry to the MBBS program.

Attendance

This program is an intensive two-year degree that will be offered full-time at the Gold Coast in on-campus mode.

Intensive teaching periods and web-based courses will be available.

The program is only offered in an accelerated mode and includes both winter and summer semesters. There will be no break between semesters for the duration of the program.

Career opportunities

By graduating with a GPA of 5.0 and achieving a minimum Pass grade in the designated course Human Skills for Medicine,  you will be offered entry into the Griffith graduate medicine program, the MBBS. This program will fully prepare you for a pathway to a number  of rewarding careers including

• specialist clinical practice
• primary care medicine
• biomedical research
• health care services

Admission requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Medical Science program will be determined by the following criteria:

• academic achievement for Year 12 applicants in the year before entry or
• academic achievement for applicants who have completed their senior secondary studies up to three years prior to application and who  have not previously attempted any tertiary study at a level of Diploma or higher
• all prerequisite subjects (or their equivalent) must be met and preference will be given to applicants who have achieved at the level of OP1-OP3 or achieve the equivalent ATAR/TAC Rank.

How to apply - Domestic students

This program is for current Year 12 applicants (or applicants who completed Year 12 no more than three years prior to application) and who have not previously attempted any tertiary study at a level of Diploma or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement.

Queensland applicants

Applications for admission to this program are made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)

NSW and ACT applicants

Applications for admission to this program are made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)

Admission Timeline for the Bachelor of Medical Science

More information

• Bachelor of Medical Science - Gold Coast
• Bachelor of Medical Science - Nathan
• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery - Gold Coast