Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Finance
Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Finance
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 Applied Finance will equip you with comprehensive corporate finance and investment management skills. With the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and control risk, you’ll find yourself in demand across the globe.
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. Gain a unique set of finance skills that employers want
Learn about financial systems, markets and instruments; their effect on the flow of funds within the economy; and risk control. Boost your employability by reviewing real-world case studies
Undertake units that apply current theory and analytical techniques to real-world finance industry situations.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Biotechnologist
Drug discovery and development researcher
Financial adviser or analyst
Financial economist
Forensic scientist
Health researcher
Histologist
Hospital scientist
Management consultant
Market analyst
Medical researcher
Medical scientist
Pharmacologist
Policy analyst
Public administrator
Researcher
Scientific officer
Statistician
Stockbroker
Employers
AMRAD
Accounting firms
Astra Pharmaceuticals
Australian Water Technologies
Banks and financial institutions
Children’s Cancer Institute
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Heart Research Institute
IVF Australia
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.
