Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences course is a direct pathway for CDU students to study medicine, on campus in Darwin. This course is part of a double degree with the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP) offered by Flinders University. Australian citizen or permanent resident school leavers with year 12 qualifications, or higher education students who have studied for no more than one year are eligible for consideration for entry. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences is the first award of this double degree. Completion of the first two years of the course to a specific grade point average standard and within the specified time frame, guarantees entry into the NTMP, which you will begin in your third year of study. In your studies at CDU you will develop a strong foundation in fundamental health and medical-related sciences, building your knowledge, skills and confidence to move on to the NTMP. This course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) as an entry pathway into medical studies. You are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Clinical Science if you: hold year 12 qualifications and have studied no more than one year of higher education; and have completed the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ). In order to be competitive, you will need to achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90 or above, 85 or above for First Nations applicants (after the addition of any applicable ATAR related adjustment factors). Priority is given to First Nations and NT residents. Only Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.
Structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
Standard entry requirements
- You are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Clinical Science if you: hold year 12 qualifications and have studied no more than one year of higher education
- And have completed the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ). Priority is given to First Nations and NT residents. An alternative admission pathway is available for First Nations students, for more information contact foh@cdu.edu.au. Please note, UCAT is not required for applications under the First Nations Entry Application Process. When asked for your UCAT number (if you have not sat the UCAT) please enter ANZ00000000 while applying through SATAC. The UCAT comprises of five sections
- Verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning and situational judgement. Each section of the UCAT will contribute equally to produce the UCAT ANZ derived score. Your UCAT derived score (10%) will be combined with your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) (90%) to determine your ranking for a place on this course. In order to be competitive, you will need to achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90 or above, 85 or above for First Nations applicants (after the addition of any applicable ATAR related adjustment factors). Only Australian citizens and Permanent residents are eligible to apply.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina |
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