Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Medical researchers are a lot like detectives. As they search for leads, uncover clues and ultimately solve mysteries, they also have the thrill of knowing that each scientific discovery they make may turn into a pioneering real-world medical treatment. Many current and emerging global challenges are connected to health and medicine, and with health a major area of growth in the jobs market, demand is high for those skilled in this field.
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.
Areas of study
Anatomy and physiology, genomics and medical informatics, infectious disease and biosecurity, medicinal chemistry, neuroscience.
Career opportunities
Biotechnologist, drug discovery and development researcher, forensic scientist, health researcher, histologist, hospital scientist, medical researcher, medical scientist, pharmacologist, scientific officer.
Practical experience
In your final year, you’ll undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation.
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry.
Guaranteed selection rank: 85.00
Other applicants
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Further information
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ATAR profile
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
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