Pathways to Medicine

for school leavers

Assoc Prof Helen StrattonSchool of Environment and Science

Griffith University

▪ Established in 1975

▪ Six campuses across Brisbane, Logan and Gold Coast

▪ 50,000 students from more than 130 countries

▪ Ranked in top 2% internationally

Pathways to a career in medicine

▪ Bachelor of Biomedical Science

▪ Bachelor of Medical Science

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

▪ 3 years full-time

▪ Offered at Nathan and Gold Coast campuses

▪ First Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree in Australia

(Nathan 1993, Gold Coast 1997)

- Proven success of graduates into graduate-entry medicine programs

- Excellent underpinning degree for Doctor of Medicine program

Bachelor of Biomedical Science curriculum

Human Biology

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Metabolism

Microbiology

Infectious Diseases

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Biology

NeuroscienceImmunology

PathologyPharmacology

Advantages of Bachelor of Biomedical Science pathway

3 year degree

▪ ‘Normal’ degree length

▪ More opportunity for extracurricular activity (important)

Designed to provide solid foundation leading into studies in

medicine

Allows more choice:

▪ Medicine

▪ Paramedical careers

▪ Research career

Career options

Employment opportunities

▪ Biochemist

▪ Physiologist

▪ Microbiologist

▪ Technical Representative

▪ Career in medical research

▪ GAMSAT > Doctor of Medicine

Postgraduate studies

▪ Clinical Microbiology

▪ Clinical Physiology

▪ Speech Pathology

Bachelor of Medical Science

(Provisional entry to MD for School leavers)

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

tertiary study at diploma level or higher.

▪ Offered at Nathan and Gold Coast campuses (30 places each)

▪ Modelled on Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree

Bachelor of Medical Science curriculum

Human Biology

Anatomy

Physiology

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Molecular Genetics

NeuroscienceImmunologyPathologyPharmacology

Health, Law and Ethics

Integrative Medical Sciences

Human Skills for Medicine

Microbiology

Infectious Disease

Epidemiology

Advantages of Bachelor of Medical Science pathway

▪ Standard 240CP (3 year) degree program, studiedin accelerated mode to complete in two years

▪ Small cohort of like-minded, high-achieving students

▪ On completion, receive degree testamur at official graduation ceremony

▪ Transition seamlessly into MD program (subject to entry requirements)

▪ You do NOT have to sit GAMSAT

Pathways to a career in Medicine

▪ Bachelor of Biomedical Science

▪ Bachelor of Medical Science

▪ Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science major)

or any other undergraduate degree

More information

Phone

▪ Study Advisers on 1800 677 728 (free-call)

Open Day

11 August 2019

Gold Coast, Nathan & South Bank

griffith.edu.au/openday