Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
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 broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills.
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. Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park
Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Bioprospector
Biotechnologist
Conservation policymaker
Drug discovery and development researcher
Ecosystems scientist
Environmental and social impact assessor
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Forensic scientist
Health researcher
Histologist
Hospital scientist
Medical researcher
Medical scientist
Natural resource manager
Pharmacologist
Research scientist
Scientific officer
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
AMRAD
Agricultural agencies
Astra Pharmaceuticals
Australian Museum
Australian Water Technologies
Children’s Cancer Institute
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Conservation agencies
Environmental and conservation groups
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Government agencies and departments
Heart Research Institute
IVF Australia
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Phytex Australia
Research institutes
State forest and national park authorities
Universities
Water and resource management companies
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.