Charles Darwin University
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
Education and Community Precinct, Northern Territory, Australia
Level
Associate
Duration
3 years full-time
Campus
Casuarina Campus (NT)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences at Charles Darwin University in Education and Community Precinct, Northern Territory, Australia is a associate programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,672
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
29.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
85.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Clinical Sciences topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Police check Students entering this course will not be required to undergo National Police Checks. However, as it articulates with Flinders University MD, all medical students will be required to complete a National Police Check prior to undertaking any placement. This requirement will apply to students when they commence the MD component of the course in the third year of the Bachelor of Clinical Science. Essential requirements Ranking for offers of positions requires an entry score combining ATAR (90%), and University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ)
- derived score (10%). All applicants must register to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ) and provide this information in their SATAC application. Registration to sit UCAT opens in March and closes in May. Tests are held in July and August. Only UCAT ANZ scores from the current year will be considered. 12 offers across 3 sub
- quotas will be available at the commencement of the academic year based on highest combined UCAT and ATAR ranking. UCAT is not required for applications under the First Nations Entry Application Process. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences is a highly competitive course with 12 places available each year. Offers to this course are made in the following sub
- quotas: NT Residency sub
- quota (5 places): All applicants must provide a Statutory Declaration within 10 working days of submitting a SATAC application confirming they have lived in the Northern Territory with a permanent address for two years out of the last six years, or for a total of at least five years since commencing primary schooling. NT First Nations sub
- quota (5 places): All applicants must provide a Statutory Declaration within 10 working days of submitting a SATAC application confirming you have lived in the Northern Territory with a permanent address for two years out of the last six years, or for a total of at least five years since commencing primary schooling. A Statutory Declaration must be submitted as part of the application to SATAC. Applicants must also provide a Statutory Declaration within 10 working days confirming you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent. Applicants who receive an offer through the First Nations sub
- quota will need to provide a certified copy of a community seal confirming their eligibility at enrolment. National First Nations sub
- quota (2 places): All applicants must provide a Statutory Declaration within 10 working days of submitting a SATAC application confirming you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent. Applicants who receive an offer through the Indigenous sub
- quota will need to provide a certified copy of a community seal confirming their eligibility at enrolment. The statutory declaration forms are available here ( https://www.satac.edu.au/supplying
- documents
- to
- satac ) Upload the completed form to your SATAC application. Health advisory information for medical students: Medical students have an important responsibility to protect their own health and the health of the patients by observing the requirements described in the Health Advisory Information for Medical Students. | Recent secondary Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCET) or equivalent recent year 12 qualification (including the International Baccalaureate Diploma), and achieve a competitive selection rank. Work
- Life Other Completed a non
- recent SACE or equivalent secondary education qualification with a competitive selection rank, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
12,672
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
29%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
85%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
Average first-year salary