南澳大學(xué)

This flexible degree prepares you with the skills and knowledge to work in health and medical research, and biotechnology.

With a range of elective courses, you can align your studies with your career aspirations. For example, you may choose electives to make up these areas of focus:

• pharmacology
• cancer biology
• reproductive and developmental physiology
• advanced molecular methods used in forensic science and biotechnology
• infection and immunity

You will also gain extensive practical experience in our on-campus laboratories, where you can undertake a research project during your final year.

Your career

There is a wide range of opportunities available for graduates, both in Australia and overseas. Employment opportunities are diverse and you will be qualified to work in:

• medical or biomedical research: devise and conduct experiments to increase scientific knowledge
• biotechnology: modify or manipulate living organisms to develop new products, such as pharmaceuticals or biofuels
• forensic science: compare, analyse and interpret physical evidence retrieved by crime scene investigators
• medical informatics: develop, maintain and facilitate medical health records for healthcare organisations
• medical sales representative: promote and sell a company’s products; must establish and maintain relationships with customers and stay informed of new medical developments

What you'll learn

During the first year you will develop an understanding of the human body and biological systems and begin to explore research methodologies.

During the second and third years you will choose from a range of elective courses, depending on your area of interest. You can choose from areas such as:

molecular biology

biotechnology

microbiology

immunology

human disease

human nutrition

genetics and reproductive physiology

pharmacology

infection and immunity

cancer biology

Students may also choose a course that enables them to join one of the Universities research groups and undertake a short research project providing students with experience in a research environment.

Alternative Pathways

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:

SAIBT Diploma of Health Science

Future study opportunities

Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours)

Graduate Certificate in Population Health Practice

Masters by Research

Doctor of Philosophy