Graduates will also have the background knowledge and skills necessary for entry into graduate medical degrees and other vocationally oriented courses in the areas of occupational health and safety, biomedical engineering, nutrition and dietetics, osteopathy, public health and health administration. Year 12 English, Mathematics and at least one senior science subject. The course specialises in the human body's structure, function and disease processes at the cellular, whole organ and behavioural level. Graduates will also have the background knowledge and skills necessary for entry into graduate medical degrees and other vocationally oriented courses in the areas of occupational health and safety, biomedical engineering, nutrition and dietetics, osteopathy, public health and health administration. Students may combine this course with a Diploma in Scientific Practice that includes two semesters of supervised work experience.
Students spend the fourth year of the course studying at an overseas university.
Students studying in countries or regions where the cost of living is high, notably Japan, should be prepared to pay additional costs. The combined knowledge of medical science and business offers opportunities in the growth area of health services and management. Depending on Business major chosen. It provides scientific and technical leadership in innovative enterprises operating in emerging fields of medical and health related technologies. Recognised by the Institute of Engineers and by other professional bodies depending on the science specialisation.