Program Overview

Medical researchers are a lot like detectives. As they search for leads, uncover clues and ultimately solve mysteries, they also have the thrill of knowing that each scientific discovery they make may turn into a real-world medical treatment. Many current and emerging global challenges are connected to health and medicine, and with health a fast-growing job market, demand is high for those skilled in this field.

The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Medical Sciences will provide you with a broad background in biological, chemical, biomolecular and biomedical sciences – the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a career in health and medical science fields. Whether that be unravelling the molecular building blocks that underpin disease, developing new drugs to treat or cure disease, implementing biosecurity procedures to overcome emerging disease threats, or applying your scientific knowledge to help solve crimes.

Major: Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, from the cells that form it to the actions and behaviours it produces. It brings together studies in biology, chemistry and physics with those in behaviour, anatomy and physiology. Neuroscientists seek to improve our understanding of the brain and the body, how they function and the health issues that affect them.

The Neuroscience major covers the structure of the nervous system, how it operates at the cellular level through to the whole system, and the common pathologies that affect it. You’ll learn about the nervous system from developmental, molecular and cellular, behavioural and cognitive neuroscience perspectives, and you’ll explore the interactions between the nervous system and other body systems. You’ll also learn about the common injuries and pathologies that affect the nervous system, and how they’re treated now and will be in the future.