Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Summary 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…
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Summary
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.
The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming.
Key features
Undertake a degree that’s co-designed with industry
Study a degree that’s designed in consultation with industry, and acquire cutting-edge medical science research skills. Study within a research-active clinical environment
Collaborate with and learn from leading scientists in MQ Health – where clinical practice, research and learning intersect. Participate in hands-on learning
Develop your research skills through active learning experiences, lab sessions and other research activities. Gain research experience
Access leading human brain imaging and VR labs to complete intensive projects that will develop your competence as a researcher.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Biotechnologist
Computer resource specialist
Data analyst
Drug discovery and development researcher
Forensic scientist
Genetic counsellor (after further study)
Health researcher
Histologist
Hospital scientist
Legal research analyst
Marketing manager
Medical doctor (after further study)
Medical researcher
Pharmacologist
Research scientist
Science journalist
Scientific officer
Software engineer
Technical writer
Web producer
Employers
AMRAD
Astra Pharmaceuticals
Australian Water Technologies
Children’s Cancer Institute
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Educational institutions
Genetics companies
Government agencies and departments
Heart Research Institute
Hospitals
IVF Australia
Norvet Laboratories
Not-for-profit organisations
Phytex Australia
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.