Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Program Overview
Macquarie University's Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Chiropractic Science double degree prepares students for careers in economics and chiropractic. The Economics component provides a comprehensive understanding of modern economies, while the Chiropractic Science component equips students with the skills to practice in various settings. The program emphasizes customization, applied skills, and state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring graduates are highly sought after in both fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Chiropractic Science is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
The Bachelor of Economics
aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary economic landscape and equip them with the skills to design economic systems that prioritize welfare, fairness, and sustainability. The program delves into the workings of modern economies, including trade and growth, the role of prices and markets in resource allocation, and policy interventions to address suboptimal economic outcomes.
The Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
, the longest-running program of its kind in Australia, prepares students for a fulfilling career in one of the largest primary health professions. When combined with the Master of Chiropractic, graduates are equipped to practice in various settings, including private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation, and research.
Key Features:
- Customization: Students can tailor their degree to meet their individual needs by selecting units in finance, trade, development, or other areas like languages, philosophy, politics, or sociology.
- Global Recognition: Macquarie University is a globally recognized institution, and its business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Practical Skills: The program emphasizes applied economic skills, making graduates highly sought after by investment banks, economic consultancies, government departments, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students have access to the Finance Decision Lab, an incubator, and participate in simulations and workshops.
- Chiropractic Expertise: The program provides comprehensive training in chiropractic manipulation, integrating it with anatomical, physiological, and biomedical sciences.
- Diagnostic Skills: Students learn to utilize a range of diagnostic tools, including patient interviews, physical examinations, and X-rays.
- Health Precinct Advantage: Macquarie University's unique health precinct provides access to world-class anatomy and chiro labs, offering hands-on experience for future practitioners.
- Double Degree Benefits: Students can accelerate their learning by up to two years, saving time and money, while personalizing their double degree by choosing a combination that aligns with their career aspirations.
Careers:
The program emphasizes graduate employability, with Macquarie University collaborating with various industries and sectors to ensure graduates are job-ready. Potential career paths and employers include:
- Economics: Investment banks, economic consultancies, government departments, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
- Chiropractic: Private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation, research
Other:
- The program is offered full-time and requires 5 years to complete.
- Students can explore their options and complete two degrees in less time through the "degree builder" tool.
Macquarie University
Overview:
Macquarie University is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to providing students with industry-relevant skills. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Services Offered:
Macquarie University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Library:
Access to a vast collection of resources, including books, journals, databases, and online learning materials.Campus Security:
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff on campus.Student Life and Support:
Offering various support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, and mental health resources.Sports, Fitness, and Clubs:
Providing opportunities for students to engage in sports, fitness activities, and extracurricular clubs.Cafes, Bars, and Restaurants:
Offering a variety of dining options on campus.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Macquarie University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect:
Collaborative Campus Environment:
Opportunities to connect with peers, academics, and employers.World-Leading Facilities:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the learning experience.Active Student Life:
A wide range of clubs, societies, and events to participate in.Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-Responsive Degrees:
Programs designed to equip students with in-demand skills for the workforce.Strong Employability Outcomes:
Ranked highly in Australia for employment outcomes.World-Class Research:
Recognized for its research excellence, with several subjects ranked in the top 100 globally.Collaborative Campus Environment:
Fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Over 300 industry partners on campus and within the innovation precinct.Academic Programs:
Macquarie University offers a wide range of academic programs across its faculties, including:
Faculty of Arts:
Education, History, Archaeology, Indigenous Studies, Law, Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Security Studies, and Criminology.Macquarie Business School:
Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business Analytics, Applied Finance, Economics, Management, and Marketing.Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences:
Various programs in medicine, health, and human sciences.Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Computing, Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Applied BioSciences, and Australian Astronomical Optics.Other:
Entry Requirements:
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent qualification in art or design (such as graphics, photography, film studies), psychology, marketing, business, English, sociology, or philosophy. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio of recent practical work, and to explain their interest in the course in response to the questions provided in the supporting statement of their application. Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered on an individual basis. In exceptional circumstances, the university may also consider people who do not have a degree, but do have relevant work experience.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
