Designed for tomorrow's computing careers
Develop specialist knowledge through a second major in a wide range of fields including music, commerce, science and the arts.
Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely.
This course will be available for students to study remotely during 2022 if they are unable to undertake face-to-face study. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely. For the latest updates on course availability, visit the COVID-19 information page.
About this course
Revolutionise the medical world. The combined Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) program will develop your knowledge and skills in computing. You will also gain foundational knowledge and research skills in medical science, biomedicine and bioinformatics.
As medical research becomes increasingly dependent on technology, the demand for professionals with technical knowledge across both computing and the medical sciences is expected to soar.
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and designed to foster your ability to work across the computing, information technology and business innovation industries.
First year covers the core skills you will need to become a computing professional before you specialise in a major that aligns with your preferred career pathway computer science, information systems, software development or computational data science.
Complementing your computing studies, the Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) provides an essential foundation in the structure and function of the human body, from molecules through to whole systems.
Core units in the Medical Science major will ensure you develop a breadth of knowledge across fields such as anatomy, cellular and molecular biochemistry, human physiology, immunobiology, infectious diseases, pharmacology and microbiology, and you will have the opportunity to specialise in your senior units.
You can complete this combined degree program in five years of full-time study, after which you will graduate with two qualifications. As diverse and innovative career opportunities emerge across the public and commercial sectors, your skills and experiences will enable you to change our world for the better.
You are required to choose one major from the Bachelor of Advanced Computing options and complete a program in Medical Science, including a Medical Science major.
Depends on your qualification, citizenship status
Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place. Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Separate scholarship deadlines apply, visit the scholarships website for details.
For other useful information, visit our How to apply page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor's degree must apply through UAC.
Closing dates:
Refer to the UAC website. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Visit the How to apply page for detailed information on if you need to apply directly to the University or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). If you are a direct applicant, when you are ready to apply select the `Apply’ button on this course page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Direct applicants:
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year.
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
View detailed course structures for this course: Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Science (Medical)
A typical unit of study has a value of 6 credit points, with a maximum of 48 credit points during the first year. Students undertake an Honours thesis in the final year.
There are over 20 faculty and 100 shared pool majors to choose from. The computing majors that best align with this degree and their detailed course structures are:
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Computing 1A Professionalism | Introduction to Programming | Mathematics | Human Biology |
| 2 | Computing 1B OS and Network Platforms | Object-Oriented Programming | Introduction to Computer Systems | Discrete Mathematics for Computation | |
| 2 | 1 | Data Structures and Algorithms | Foundations of Data Science | Computing major unit | Chemistry 1A |
| 2 | Agile Software Development Practices | Computing major unit | Computing major unit | From Molecules to Ecosystems | |
| 3 | 1 | Computing 2 - Usability and Security | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Key Concepts in Pharmacology | Key Concepts in Physiology |
| 2 | Data and Information Management | Computing major unit | Human Anatomy and Histology | Microbes, Infection and Immunity | |
| 4 | 1 | Computing 3 - Management | Computing major unit | Medical Science elective | OLE |
| 2 | Computing major unit | Medical Science elective | Medical Science Interdisciplinary Project | Medical Science elective | |
| 5 | 1 | Thesis | Computing 4 - Innovation | Advanced Computing elective | Elective |
| 2 | Thesis | Advanced Computing elective | OLE | Elective | |
More detail is available on the Course and Unit Study Portal.
Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Chemistry and either Physics or Biology.
This course has an embedded Honours program, with all students undertaking a research thesis in the final year. Honours will be awarded to students who achieve a sufficient standard of merit.
Admission this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
The Faculty of Engineering offers one-year exchange programs with partner universities in Europe, Asia and North America.
There are opportunities to join a diverse range of engineering, computing and science student societies and engage in outreach activities, industry placements and competitions throughout your degree.
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
"The most enjoyable part about studying online was the way the Faculty of Engineering handled the transition to online in a timely and precise manner, which made the shift to the online space easier and more accessible for students such as myself. While I do prefer the ability to interact with a physical class, it is hard to deny how well the Faculty did in creating a fairly conducive online learning environment."
Miguel Angelo Villar
Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Commerce
