Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Social Science
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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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues.
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. Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
Undertake an internship with one of our research partners and get on-the-job training and the chance to work on a research project. Acquire the knowledge and skills employers want
Study a degree co-designed by government departments, community groups, activist organisations and trade unions.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Advocate or lobbyist
Biotechnologist
Change agent or manager
Criminal justice and corrections consultant
Development assessor
Drug discovery and development researcher
Forensic scientist
Health researcher
Histologist
Hospital scientist
Journalist
Market or social researcher
Medical researcher
Medical scientist
Pharmacologist
Policy analyst
Private sector consultant
Scientific officer
Youth worker
Employers
AMRAD
Astra Pharmaceuticals
Australian Water Technologies
Businesses and corporations
Charitable organisations
Children’s Cancer Institute
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Community service providers
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Heart Research Institute
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
IVF Australia
NGOs
Phytex Australia
Research institutes
Speech technology research companies
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.
