Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar)

About the course

This honours Dean’s Scholar degree is for high-achieving students who want an enriched study experience in medical and health sciences. You’ll build advanced knowledge of the human body and health, develop research capability, and tackle real-world health challenges through innovation-focused learning. The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) prepares you for further study and research pathways in health sciences. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across health and medical science research, laboratories and health services, applying scientific skills to improve healthcare and outcomes. Career directions can include medical or pathology science, pharmaceutical science, research and technical writing, laboratory management, healthcare education, and medical services management. This Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) supports careers and postgraduate research in health sciences.

Entry requirements

ATAR 90 (or equivalent).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)