Medical Scientist (NSW/ACT)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a medical scientist you usually have to study medical or biomedical science at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your HSC/ACT Year 12. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, physics and psychology are normally required. Most universities in Australia offer degrees in medical or biomedical science. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Additional Information:

Graduates from accredited courses may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists. Membership is not compulsory. Visit their website for a list of available accredited courses.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Bachelor of Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
  2. Bachelor of Biomedical Science *
  3. Bachelor of Biotechnology *
  4. Bachelor of Clinical Science
  5. Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
  6. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science *
  7. Bachelor of Computer Science / Bachelor of Science
  8. Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Medical Science *
  9. Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Science / Diploma of Engineering Practice
  10. Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Medical Science
  11. Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Science
  12. Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences
  13. Bachelor of Medical Science *
  14. Bachelor of Medical Science (Advanced)
  15. Bachelor of Medical Science (First Year Entry)
  16. Bachelor of Medical Science (Second Year Entry)
  17. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
  18. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Business
  19. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology
  20. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Laws
  21. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
  22. Bachelor of Medical Sciences
  23. Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Science *
  24. Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
  25. Bachelor of Science *
  26. Bachelor of Science - Nanotechnology
  27. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts *
  28. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Commerce *
  29. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws *
  30. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Social Science
  31. Bachelor of Philosophy - Science (Honours)
  32. Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) *
  33. Bachelor of Science - Advanced Science *

Employment Opportunities:

Most medical scientists work in the health industry, especially in hospitals. There are also employment opportunities in universities and research organisations and in the private sector. There is a relatively stable employment base.

Factors that may affect employment include the number and type of tests required to research, diagnose and treat diseases, and the incidence of new diseases.

For Further Information:

ACT Health

www.health.act.gov.au

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (National Office)

(07) 3876 2988
www.aims.org.au

NSW Health

(02) 9391 9000
www.health.nsw.gov.au

Information for other states and territories: