Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Music
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 Music – with its focus on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study – is the only one of its kind in Australia. It will develop your theoretical, practical and industry-focused skills, as well as your musical training.
Key features
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. Hone your skills by learning from award-winning professionals
Learn from teachers with international industry profiles in popular music, music production, jazz and contemporary vocal pedagogy. Develop a deep understanding of contemporary music practices
Gain a broad knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century music practices, technologies and associated industries.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Arts and culture administrator
Biotechnologist
Composer
Drug discovery and development researcher
Events manager
Forensic scientist
Game designer
Health researcher
Histologist
Hospital scientist
Medical researcher
Medical scientist
Music publisher
Music teacher (after further study)
Performer
Pharmacologist
Promoter
Scientific officer
Sound effects designer
Sound technician
Employers
AMRAD
Arts organisations
Arts promoters
Astra Pharmaceuticals
Audio engineering companies
Australian Water Technologies
Children’s Cancer Institute
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Cultural and heritage organisations
Digital agencies
Government agencies and departments
Heart Research Institute
IVF Australia
Media, creative or communications agencies
Music publications
Phytex Australia
Production studios – film, TV and sound
Self-employment
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.
