Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Medical Sciences

Program Overview

Macquarie University's Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Medical Sciences double degree combines environmental science with biological and medical studies. Students develop practical skills in modern labs and the field, fostering problem-solving abilities and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge. The program prepares graduates for careers in environmental and health sectors, including environmental scientists, medical researchers, and biostatisticians.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Medical Sciences is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University. Students will gain knowledge about how individuals, societies and governments can best navigate a path towards sustainability, and economic and social prosperity.

The Bachelor of Medical Sciences

provides students with a broad background in biological, chemical, biomolecular and biomedical sciences. This knowledge and skills are essential for a career in health and medical science fields, such as 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 scientific knowledge to help solve crimes.

Key Features:

• Practical Skills: Students gain practical skills in modern labs and in the field.
• Problem-Solving and Collaboration: The program fosters problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge.
• Addressing Environmental Issues: Students acquire knowledge, skills, and practical field experience to address complex environmental challenges.
• Supervised Project: Students complete an extensive supervised project to solve a real-world problem.
• Field Trips: Students undertake field trips in Australia and overseas, gaining practical experience in places like Seal Rocks, Wee Jasper, New Zealand, and other locations.
• Industry-Designed Degree: The Bachelor of Environment is co-designed with industry, ensuring students acquire cutting-edge medical science research skills.
• Research-Active Clinical Environment: Students study within a research-active clinical environment, collaborating with and learning from leading scientists in MQ Health.
• Medical Research Evaluation: Students learn how to translate findings about patient care and disease processes into both clinical outcomes and fundamental science.
• Ethics Proposals: Students create ethics proposals for health and medical science research, learning to review and evaluate ethical requirements of medical research and clinical trials, with a focus on cultural considerations.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a range of careers in the environment and health sectors. Potential career paths include:

• Environmental Scientist
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Manager
• Medical Researcher
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biostatistician
• Public Health Officer

Other:

• The program is designed to fast-track learning by up to two years, saving both time and money.
• Students can personalize their double degree by choosing the combination they consider will best kick-start their career.
• Macquarie University offers flexible study options, personalized degrees, and practical experiences to ensure students have the right skills when they graduate.
• The vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia.