Degree Transfer Program Standard (Health and Biomedical Sciences), Leading to Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences Majoring in Medical Science Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College, Australia

Degree Transfer Program Standard

Our specialised Degree Transfer Programs are equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at university. You can follow your path to a range of business, IT, computer science, science undergraduate degrees and more when you join the second year of university.

Program Benefits

• Learn content relevant to your university degree and receive full credit for all university-level courses.
• You’ll be provided with English language and learning support to assist you while you’re studying the Degree Transfer Program.
• As our graduate, you won’t be required to provide further evidence of your English language proficiency.
• You’ll have the flexibility of studying a Degree Transfer Program in one of three formats: extended, standard or accelerated.

Leading to: Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences majoring in Medical Science

Prepare to lead the way in health with Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences. Learn from renowned academics and study human anatomy using real specimens. Experience high-tech learning environments, including simulation, to turn theory into practise.

Majoring in Medical Science, you’ll explore anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology – the core disciplines that underpin a wide variety of careers in health. Discover how the body functions normally and how diseases disrupt these processes. Learn how the body responds to medications and find out how new treatments are developed.

You’ll also gain practical experience with a work placement in a relevant industry or research setting. You’ll graduate with in-demand, transferable skills, ready for a fascinating career in the health and biomedical sector or for further postgraduate studies.

What you'll learn
 

The Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences is a versatile three-year program that offers an interdisciplinary approach to human biology, health and disease. It provides the core skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-changing health landscape.

As a biomedical and health sciences student, you'll explore core courses in health systems, research, anatomy and physiology. Cross-cultural and First Nations perspectives are embedded in the degree, offering a comprehensive understanding of health and care.

Throughout your studies, you'll develop key professional skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time management – preparing you for diverse career paths in health. You'll also have the opportunity to choose up to two majors and complete a capstone research project.

The Medical Science major offers an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology. Studying in specialised anatomy labs and using real human specimens, you’ll explore cells, tissues, bone, joints and muscles. Discover all the functions of the body, from respiratory through to cardiovascular, and find out how they function together. Taking a whole-of-lifespan approach, you’ll understand how the body grows and changes from birth to old age.

Your pathology subjects will focus on diseases – their causes, development and effects on the human body. You’ll gain valuable insights into guiding treatments by examining tissues, organs and fluids to identify conditions like infections and cancer. With pharmacology studies, you’ll learn how drugs interact with biological systems and how new medications are developed and tested.

You can also expand your expertise with a second major or elective courses spanning the health and biomedical spectrum. This flexibility is one of the highlights of the Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences degree, allowing you to tailor the course to your interests. And there's no need to decide immediately – you'll have plenty of time to explore and discover what excites you.

In your final year, you’ll complete a Work Integrated Learning placement to gain practical experience in a professional or research setting.