Responsible faculty or institute:
Health Science (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Hobart:
Course Duration: Minimum
3 yrs, Maximum
8 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Co-ordinator: Dr Margaret Cooley, Tel: 03 6226 2568
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Introduction
This three year full-time or part-time course is offered in Hobart by the Faculty of Health Science.
Admission & Prerequisites
University entrance requirements plus a minimum ITI score of 90. Also required are:
- TCE pre-tertiary Chemistry (CHM5C); and,
- Physical Sciences (PSC5C) or equivalent.
A background in mathematics (e.g. Mathematics MAP5C or Mathematics Methods MME5C) is strongly recommended.
Course Objectives
This is the first named medical research degree in Australia. It will prepare students for careers in medical research by providing an understanding of the structure and function of healthy human cells, tissues, organs and systems, as well as of the abnormal genetic, cellular and systemic changes that characterise human diseases and conditions. Students are able to select options that prepare them for careers or further studies in fields such as immunology and cancer, epidemiology, neuroscience, pharmacology and other areas of medical research and medical science. Third year units emphasise acquisition of research skills through mini-projects. Particularly in later years of the course, students will have exposure to medical scientists actively conducting research projects in the School of Medicine and the Menzies Research Institute.
Career Outcomes
Medical Research is a rapidly expanding area, and graduates can expect to find employment in a range of areas including the pharmaceutical, pathology and biomedical industries, biotechnology companies, research institutes, hospitals and universities, and other health-related professions at both State and Commonwealth levels. It also provides training for those interested in a generic introduction to biomedical science for other careers such as teaching and administration in the biomedical area.
Articulation to/from Course
Credit for appropriate studies completed in other university courses may be granted.
Students interested in pursuing an honours course should contact the Course Co-ordinator.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Medical Research is not limited to a single professional discipline, but is designed to provide a basis for medical research in a variety of settings.
