塔斯马尼亚大学

The Bachelor of Medical Research is a research-led course, providing a strong foundation in medical research. It is designed to help you develop the skills to push the boundaries of what science knows about human health. If you've got a passion for saving lives, helping people and conducting scientific experiments, then this is the degree program for you.

At its core are the concepts and principles underlying human health and disease, as well as an understanding of the technologies, strategies and tools used to address medical research problems.

In choosing the Bachelor of Medical Research you will:

Build a degree that is tailored to your own interests: your choices for a Major are Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Pathology or Anatomy and Physiology
Learn from active research scientists who are well equipped to teach research methods and skills as they apply to their disciplines.
Acquire transferable skills – teamwork, critical thinking and the ability to communicate clearly - that will equip you for lifelong learning
Enjoy practical real-world learning experiences such as laboratory work and participation in project-based research

Course objectives

In your first year of study you will learn the fundamentals of cells and the systems of the body. The following year, you will start to navigate the interacting systems that make up the human body – including exploring biochemical pathways and physiological systems fundamental to human health and disease.

In your third and final year, you will specialise in an area of interest and gain invaluable real-world experience in medical research. This course emphasises the acquisition of research skills and students will have exposure throughout the course to scientists actively involved in medical research, who are investigating current research questions in a range of fields.

As well as an in-depth knowledge of the disciplines that underpin Biomedicine, students develop important attributes, including:

Effective communication skills.
Critical and creative thought and problem solving skills.
Ethical and social understanding
Global perspectives

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge in one or more biomedical discipline(s) in the context of understanding of health and disease
Design and conduct experiments and interpret scientific data
Source, critically evaluate and analyse information relevant to biomedical research
Communicate discipline-specific information to a variety of audiences
Describe the global importance and impact of medical research
Conduct work in a legally, ethically, socially and culturally responsible manner

Career outcomes

This vital field of medical work requires its practitioners to have a strong aptitude for science, the ability to make clear and precise observations, to work accurately under pressure, and be able to identify and analyse problems and develop practical solutions.

What do medical researchers do?

Medical research incorporates the work of Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Research Scientists, Geneticists, Pharmacologists and many other medical science professionals. Medical researchers work alongside other scientists, conducting tests and experiments and carrying out research projects in order to address problems relevant to human health.

Where do medical researchers work?

Medical Researchers use their skills in a range of careers including:

Research Institutes
University Departments
Hospitals
Pathology Laboratories
Pharmaceutical
Biomedical companies and Government Departments

Careers in Medical Research

Medical researchers apply their expert scientific skills and research findings to develop a better understanding of illnesses and other medical problems.