Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

at University of Technology Sydney

Laws are of special importance in many areas of medical science, including medical and health practice, medical and biological research, and industrial and commercial enterprise. The Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is offered jointly by UTS Law and UTS Science. Honours relates to the law component only and students must successfully complete both of the research subjects: Research Methodology and Research Thesis. Strong research skills are valued highly in contemporary professional practice.
 

Medical Scientists with Law training have careers that are dynamic and involve an exciting range of professions from research and development, policy and practice in the medical and Health and Sciences, government, industrial and commercial applications of medical science and law. Medical Scientists at UTS can chose to major in Medical and Health-related Sciences or Pathology, allowing them to have a speciality relevant to their career choices and interests. In the Medical and Health-related Science major students learn the body through the study of tissues, organs and cellular facets both in health and disease, medical devices, how medicines work, as well as public health policies and clinical trials. In the Pathology major students learn how diseases trigger biochemical or cellular changes in the body and how to best diagnose and treat these diseases. Students also learn how to identify infectious agents and the latest approaches to prevent, treat infections and limit their impact on society. Students learn by applying and investigating scientific approaches in world class laboratories with up-to-date scientific technologies and equipment in line with those used in the industry. This hands-on learning is accompanied by development of professional skills such as communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and innovation.