Bachelor of Medical Science with Specialisation in Biotechnology

Central Queensland University - Rockhampton, North Campus

Australia,Queensland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 40,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

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Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 34,000 +

Int. Students: 5,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

554-700 Yaamba Rd, Norman Gardens QLD 4701, Australia

Bachelor of Medical Science with Specialisation in Biotechnology

Program Overview

Explore health and disease issues and equip yourself with practical skills by studying the Bachelor of Medical Science. This course will prepare you to undertake best practices in patient testing, developing therapeutics, monitoring disease and sharing knowledge in the medical biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Benefit from the flexibility to tailor this degree to suit your career goals with a choice of majors in clinical measurement, nutrition, pathology or biotechnology. 

The Bachelor of Medical Science aims to develop your skills to apply Clinical Physiology knowledge to clinical practice in a health professional role or Biotechnology in support industries and medical research.

The course is designed to build a high level of technical and evaluative skill so you can assess and implement recommendations for best practices in patient testing, monitoring and education or develop therapeutics in the cutting-edge medical biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. The course also aims to develop high-level communication skills to interact positively with patients/clients, other health professionals, or industry leaders and be ready for the clinical or scientific work environment.

Clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities will be promoted through opportunities such as developing designing, conducting and interpreting medical research skills.


Major: Biotechnology
If you choose to study the Biotechnology major, you can complete one of three eight-unit minors or two four-unit minors. The eight-unit minors essentially operate as a second major.