Explore health and disease issues and equip yourself with practical skills by studying the Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation).The Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialization) is a practical course designed to ensure you graduate with knowledge in sciences, study and research skills and professional health experience. While studying this course you will have the flexibility to specialize and pursue career opportunities in Biotechnology, Clinical Measurement or Nutrition. The work of Clinical Measurement Scientists centers around four primary disciplines - cardiac sciences, neurophysiology, respiratory sciences and sleep sciences. Choosing to study the Nutrition specialization will enable you to work with individuals or communities to promote healthy lifestyle choices and prevent diet-related disease. This unique program has been developed alongside industry professionals and gives you the opportunity to complete placements in real-world settings, allowing you to further enhance your employability and put your learning into practice.SPECIALISATIONSPathologyThe pathology specialization involves medical laboratory testing to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.Upon completion of the pathology specialisation, you will be ready to pursue a career as a medical scientist in diagnostic medical laboratories.BiotechnologyThe biotechnology specialisation will explore the ways in which living things and their molecular constituents are used as tools.With an emphasis on medical applications you will be ideally placed to pursue a career in the BioPharma industry and medical diagnostics.Clinical MeasurementClinical Measurement involves diagnosing disease and fine tuning therapeutic management of already established disease by performing physiological tests such as electrocardiography (ECG) and 24 hour halter monitoring.Upon completion of the Clinical Measurement specialisation you will be ready to pursue a role as a Medical Scientist in clinical measurement laboratories. Medical Scientists form a vital link in the chain of medical services and assess the physiological functioning of the cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory systems.NutritionNutrition is an important and diverse field in today's society. Choosing to study the Nutrition specialisation will enable you to work with individuals or communities to promote healthy lifestyle choices and prevent diet-related disease.Completing the Nutrition specialisation will prepare you for a career in nutrition education, advocacy, food advertising and communication, research, nutrition science, nutrition behaviour, sport and exercise and biomedical nutrition. PROGRAM STRUCTURE You are required to complete 24 units, comprising of eight core units and 16 specialization units. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Completing the Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialization) is your gateway to a wide variety of health professional roles. Depending on your chosen specialization you will be qualified to work in roles such as: Biotechnology Scientist Clinical Physiologist Medical Laboratory Scientist Nutritionist