2024 Applications for this course have closed. Candidates interested in this course for 2025 should ensure you register for the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) by the deadlines provided.
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.
Course transfer into the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences is not permitted. Students who wish to transfer into this course must follow the application process.