Career Readiness
This degree has been developed in consultation with industry partners and employers who are seeking graduates with a broad range of skills and an understanding of health. Students will be given the foundation to develop the professional skills required to succeed in a future career in the health industry. Career opportunities for the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences graduates vary depending on specific interests and the major selected, but may include:
- Medical/research/clinical/nutrition scientists in research institutes, hospitals, diagnostic and pathology laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and universities.
- Health information and promotion officers, health policy advisors and planners; community health workers.
- Further Masters and Postgraduate study to gain qualification in other health professions, eg Medicine, Nursing or Physiotherapy.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by DeloitteStudents who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University
of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Occupational Therapist,
Physiotherapist,
Speech Therapist,
Community Services Officer,
Pharmacologist,
Physiologist,
Microbiologist,
Forensic Anthropologist,
Immunologist,
Indigenous Health Officer,
Mental Health Worker,
Laboratory Manager,
Laboratory Technician,
Medical Research,
Medical Scientist,
Medical Technician,
Biomedical Scientist,
Ministerial Adviser,
Biostatistician,
Molecular Biology,
Neuroscientist,
Non Government Organisation Worker,
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