Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Medical Science
Overview Medical science is the foundation that the practice of medicine is built on. This degree delves into how the human body functions and responds to disease and drug treatments. It incorporates facets of several scientific disciplines to provide you with an extensive understanding of the human body. The Bachelor…
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Overview
Medical science is the foundation that the practice of medicine is built on. This degree delves into how the human body functions and responds to disease and drug treatments. It incorporates facets of several scientific disciplines to provide you with an extensive understanding of the human body.
The Bachelor of Medical Science explores:
the structure and chemistry of the cells that make up living organisms (cell & molecular biology and biochemistry)
the structure and function of the human body (anatomy and physiology)
the general processes leading to disease (pathology)
the role of bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms in disease (microbiology)
drugs which are used to cure human diseases (pharmacology)
the way in which our form and function is inherited (genetics)
the processes of development from the fertilised ovum (embryology)
the natural defences of the body (immunology)
the structure and function of the brain (neuroscience).
This degree provides the basis for a career in biomedical research and is also an appropriate first degree if you’re planning to progress to graduate medical or paramedical degrees.
Future careers
Medical science provides the basis for a career in biomedical research and a pathway into graduate medical or paramedical studies.
This degree allows you to work in a variety of fields, including:
medical research
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
market research and product development
forensic science
public health policy
paramedical professions
medical laboratory science
pathology and forensic science
patents and intellectual property.
Healthcare is Australia’s largest and fastest-growing industry, currently employing over 1.7 million people. Due to the ageing population, this sector will continue to grow, seeing another 250,000 new jobs added by 2023.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
