Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health provides a solid foundation for students aiming to pursue careers in optometry, medicine, or physiotherapy. This three-year degree explores core content for medical school entry, including academic literacy, critical thinking skills, and an understanding of what it takes to be a successful health practitioner.

Careers

Potential career paths for graduates of this program include:

• Biomedical Scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Forensic Scientist
• Genetic Counseling
• Healthcare Educator
• Medical Research
• Medical Technician
• Pathologist
• Pharmacologist
• Research Associate

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. To succeed in the chosen course, applicants should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.5
• TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 86, with minimum scores of 22 in Reading, 22 in Writing, 19 in Listening, and 19 in Speaking
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

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Fees

International course fees for the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health are as follows:

• Session fee: $19,344 (2025)
• Course fee: Indicative, based on normal course length and progression

Key Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • Domestic (UAC Early Bird): 30 September 2025
  • International: 9 December 2025
  • Domestic (UAC final round): 30 January 2026
• Session Details:
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session start: 2 March 2026
  • Census date: 31 March 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20-24 April 2026
  • Session end: 25 June 2026

Admission Profile

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student Profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course.

• Higher education study: 9 students (8%)
• Vocational education & training study: Less than 5 students
• Work & life experience: 0 students
• Recent secondary education:
  • ATAR Only: 5 students (5%)
  • ATAR plus additional criteria: Less than 5 students
  • Other criteria only (non-ATAR): 92 students (83%)
• International students: Less than 5 students
• All students: 111 students (100%)

ATAR Profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors.

• Highest rank to receive an offer: 99.95
• Median rank to receive an offer: 95.52
• Lowest rank to receive an offer: 78.8

Major

Students can choose from the following majors:

• Biomolecular Medicine
• Medical Physiology

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