Overview
Learning Outcomes
- Scholars
- Scholars
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
- Leaders
- Scholars
- Scholars
- Scholars
- Leaders
- Professionals
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
- Professionals
Program Structure144 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.
120 UOC Medical Science courses:
- 90 UOC of core courses across Stages 1 and 2.
- 6 UOC Science elective taken in Stage 1.
- 24 UOC of Directed Electives in Stage 3. The Stage 3 electives can be used to complete an optional major.
12 UOC Free Electives. These courses can be taken from any Faculty of the University. It is recommended that Free Electives are taken in Stage 3.
12 UOC General Education courses. These courses cannot be Science or Medicine courses. Please see the rules regarding General Education below. It is recommended that General Education courses are taken in Stage 3.
Please click the Sample Programs link below to view a typical enrolment pattern for this program.
Majors
Students may elect to complete a major, or a double major, from the following areas. Where a student would like to graduate with a major (this is not a compulsory part of the program) this must be declared by the commencement of a student's final year of study.
Please Note: Students may complete a maximum of two majors but no double-counting of courses between majors is allowed at Level 3.
Level 1 Core Courses
Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.
Note: Students in 3991 can only enrol in SCIF1131 in T3 if they cannot take SCIF1111 in T1
Level 2 Core Courses
Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Prescribed Electives
Students must take at least 24 UOC of the following courses.
Please Note: When making their course choices, students who intend to do Honours must consult with the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences or the School of Medical Sciences about requirements for Honours prior to enrolment in Stage 3.
Science Elective
Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses (Psychology, Physics or other Mathematics courses are recommended)
Free Electives
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
General Education
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Any course defined as a Science or Medicine course cannot be taken as General Education (GE). All other courses can be used to fulfil the GE requirement of this program, including GEN# coded courses. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) or nominee.
Course Information Rule
Excluded General Education Courses
Students may not undertake any of the following excluded courses.
Level 2 Maturity Requirements
Students must normally have completed 24 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses.
Level 3 Maturity Requirements
Students must have completed 96 UOC before taking any of the following courses.
Sample Programs
Related Programs
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Program Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning
Progression Requirements
Pathways
Honours Programs
Post Graduate
Professional Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction
Additional Information
Definition of 'Science' courses
Science Handbook Rules and Editions
Students must follow the program rules and requirements in the UNSW Handbook published in the year they commence their studies with the Faculty of Science.
Students who transfer from another UNSW Faculty into Science (for example, from a Bachelor of Arts into a Bachelor of Science) must follow the program rules and requirements in the UNSW Handbook published in the year of their transfer.
Students, who are readmitted to UNSW after a period of unapproved absence or deferment, or after exclusion, must satisfy the program rules in the Handbook published in the year of their readmission. In addition, these students may be subject to restrictions on which courses taken at UNSW may be counted on their return. In some cases, students returning from an unapproved absence may be required to repeat courses. See the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Advanced Standing section below for more details. Students who take approved leave or deferment will follow the Handbook for the year of their original commencement unless otherwise approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs).
Faculty of Science Rules
The Faculty of Science has some rules that relate to all students enrolled in programs offered by the Faculty in relation to recognition for prior learning, general education, course exclusions, study load, and cross-institutional study. All students should read the information contained on the Faculty General Rules and Requirements page.
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following: