Overview Medical researchers are a lot like detectives. As they search for leads, disregard suspects and ultimately solve mysteries, they also have the thrill of knowing that each scientific discovery they make in the lab may one day turn into a pioneering real-world medical treatment. This interdisciplinary course will provide you with the broad background in the biological, chemical and biomolecular sciences you'll need for a rewarding career whether that be unravelling the molecular building blocks that underpin disease, developing new drugs to treat or cure disease, or applying your scientific knowledge to help solve crimes. KEY FEATURES Our wide range of units allows you to build on your skills in either the biomedical, biomolecular or medicinal chemistry fields. This course provides a solid background for postgraduate study in medical and allied health areas. Throughout this course, you'll be supported and advised by academic mentors with expertise in the medical sciences. SUITABLE FOR If you're interested in medical, biomedical and allied health sciences, or a career in medical research. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS Biotechnologist Drug discovery and development researcher Forensic scientist Genetic counsellor Health researcher Histologist Hospital scientist Medical researcher Pharmacologist Postgraduate student in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy Scientific officer with pharmaceutical, pathology and reproductive technology companies EMPLOYERS AMRAD Astra Pharmaceuticals Australian Water Technologies Children's Cancer Institute Australia Children's Medical Research Institute Garvan Institute for Medical Research Government departments Heart Research Institute Hospitals Norvet Laboratories Phytex Australia Sydney IVF Universities