Students develop problem solving skills, and learn how to apply those skills to their chosen discipline. A number of electives are available to enable students to learn about their chosen fields of study from both scientific and health perspectives.

Graduates of this degree may qualify for entry into a range of graduate health professional programs including postgraduate medicine, pharmacy and physiotherapy.

Career opportunities

Positions in biomedical, health, university and government research; hospital, veterinary and pathology laboratories and scientific sales; quality assurance, health departments and pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Graduates may also pursue postgraduate studies in the medical field.