Science, Bachelor

In Biomedical Science you’ll explore human disease and its treatment and prevention, and learn both fundamental and specific laboratory techniques required across the medical fields, including in medical research. Or you’ll learn about medical technology and gain analytical skills needed to succeed in medical diagnosis in Clinical Laboratory Science.Majoring in Forensic Biology and Toxicology will see you learn to apply scientific thinking to investigate crime and even participate in simulated crime cases.  You’ll discover the molecular basis of genetics and how to analyse and manipulate genes in the process of genetic engineering if you decide to major in Genetics and Molecular Biology.You’ll also have the opportunity to increase your scope by choosing minors across other disciplines including anatomy, biology, bioinformatics, pharmacology, ethics, or science communication. Our leading academics will guide and mentor you, as you explore the human body, forensic investigation, and/or DNA and genetics in-depth through extensive hands-on practical classes.You can also expand on your career prospects by undertaking a double major or double degree with another scientific area.3 reasons to study Bachelor of Science (Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences) at Murdoch

1. Mix and match double majors enable combination of two study areas within 3-years.
2. Get extensive hands-on practical experience within your chosen field of science, including crime case work when you study Forensic Biology and Toxicology.
3. You’ll study in the heart of the Murdoch health and research precinct, which includes 3 hospitals and multiple medical research institutes including the Australian National Phenome Centre, Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases and Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics.
   

What you'll learnBuild the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Biology of cells and nature of life at the molecular level
• The living human body and diseases that affect it
• Forensic anatomy, forensic DNA typing, toxicology and presentation of forensic evidence in court
• Modern analytical techniques in medical diagnosis
• Data collection, scientific method and current research trends

Your future careerUpon completion of this degree, you could pursue a career in a variety of health and science related settings including both government and the private sector. Depending on what you major in, you could work in roles such as:

• Medical Researcher
• Medical Scientist
• Forensic Scientist
• Molecular Biologist
• Technologist

The degree can also be used as a stepping-stone into a postgraduate vocation such as medicine, pharmacy, forensic science (professional practice) or teaching.