Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Finance

Program Overview

Macquarie University's Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Finance double degree prepares students for careers in both healthcare and finance. It combines a strong foundation in medical sciences with specialized training in corporate finance and investment management. This interdisciplinary program equips graduates with in-demand skills in both fields, including research, analytics, risk control, and financial decision-making.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Finance is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney.

The Bachelor of Medical Sciences

provides a broad background in biological, chemical, biomolecular, and biomedical sciences. It equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in health and medical science fields. This includes areas like:

• Unraveling the molecular building blocks of disease
• Developing new drugs to treat or cure disease
• Implementing biosecurity procedures to combat emerging disease threats
• Applying scientific knowledge to solve crimes

The Bachelor of Applied Finance

focuses on comprehensive corporate finance and investment management skills. Graduates will be equipped to:

• Help organizations create value
• Invest wisely
• Control risk
This degree is designed to make graduates highly sought-after in the global finance industry.

Key Features:

• Industry Co-designed: The degree is developed in consultation with industry professionals, ensuring students acquire cutting-edge medical science research skills.
• Research-Active Clinical Environment: Students learn within MQ Health, a research-active clinical environment where clinical practice, research, and learning intersect.
• Translating Research into Practice: Students learn to translate findings about patient care and disease processes into both clinical outcomes and fundamental science.
• Ethics in Medical Research: The program includes units on reviewing and evaluating ethical requirements of medical research and clinical trials, with a focus on cultural considerations.
• Finance Expertise: Students learn from highly qualified and experienced lecturers with a thorough understanding of finance industry practices.
• In-Demand Finance Skills: The program covers financial systems, markets, and instruments, their impact on the economy, and risk control.
• Real-World Case Studies: Units apply current theory and analytical techniques to real-world finance industry situations, boosting employability.

Careers:

The program aims to prepare graduates for a range of careers in the health and medical science fields, as well as the finance industry.

Potential Career Paths:

• Medical Science:
• Research Scientist
• Biostatistician
• Bioinformatician
• Medical Technologist
• Public Health Professional
• Finance:
• Financial Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Portfolio Manager
• Corporate Finance Manager
• Risk Manager

Other:

• The program is designed to be completed in four years full-time.
• Students can personalize their double degree by choosing the combination of specializations that best suits their career goals.
• The program offers flexible study options and practical experiences to ensure graduates are job-ready.
• Macquarie University's campus is located in one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia.