Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Medical Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Medical Sciences double degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of business and medical science. It provides a strong foundation in core subjects, allows for specialization through major units, and develops employability skills through dedicated units. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in the healthcare industry, including roles such as healthcare administrator, medical researcher, and pharmaceutical sales representative.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Medical Sciences is a double degree program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business and medical science. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the healthcare industry.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a strong foundation in business and medical science.
• To develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• To prepare students for a successful career in the healthcare industry.

Program Description:

The program consists of a set of core units that provide students with a foundation in business and medical science. Students then choose one or two majors to develop depth and specialization in their chosen discipline. The program also includes a number of employability units that help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace.

Outline:

Core Units:

• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Medical Science
• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
• Statistics

Major Units:

• Accounting
• Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
• Medical Science

Employability Units:

• Employability Skills for Business
• Employability Skills for Medical Science
• Work-Integrated Learning

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Projects

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Simulations
• Case studies

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Medical Sciences program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the healthcare industry. Some of the most common career paths include:

• Healthcare administrator
• Medical researcher
• Pharmaceutical sales representative
• Clinical research associate
• Health policy analyst

Other:

• The program is offered full-time and part-time.
• The program can be completed in four years of full-time study or six years of part-time study.
• The program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council.