Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Summary In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data literacy, business analysis, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking and a global mindset, among others – all key competencies that today’s top employers regard extremely highly. The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Medical Sciences will provide you with a broad background in biological, chemical, biomolecular and biomedical sciences – the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a career in health and medical science fields. Whether that be unravelling the molecular building blocks that underpin disease, developing new drugs to treat or cure disease, implementing biosecurity procedures to overcome emerging disease threats, or applying your scientific knowledge to help solve crimes.
Key features
Undertake professional experiences with leading industry partners
Complete a virtual internship in first year, an employability unit in second year and a work-integrated opportunity in third year. Undertake a unique interdisciplinary capstone unit
Enhance your employability skills by working in a mixed-major team to solve a sustainability challenge. Evaluate how medical research is improving patient care
Learn how to translate findings about patient care and disease processes into both clinical outcomes and fundamental science. Create ethics proposals for health and medical science research
Learn to review and evaluate ethical requirements of medical research and clinical trials, with a focus on cultural considerations.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Auditor
Biotechnologist
Business or venture analyst
Consultant
Cybersecurity analyst
Drug discovery and development researcher
Economist
Forensic scientist
Health researcher
Histologist
Hospital scientist
Information systems coordinator
Marketing consultant
Medical researcher
Medical scientist
Pharmacologist
Scientific officer
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Taxation specialist
Employers
AMRAD
Astra Pharmaceuticals
Australian Water Technologies
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Children’s Cancer Institute
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Government agencies and departments
Heart Research Institute
Human resource consultancies
IVF Australia
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Multinational corporations
Phytex Australia
Private and public-sector organisations
Stockbroking and investment companies
Superannuation and insurance firms
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
