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[Haku]

i am really interested in doing this course, well because it got three of the most elite words in it, as well as interest.

but i was looking in the papers on jobs, but couldn;t see any that is in need to a degree in that.

so just asking what kind of job opportunities are there for the course, as the UAC guide is too general and unrealistic..
and what is it like doing that course?


any suggestion of a better joint course at usyd with engineering, economics or science degrees

 

[~*HSC 4 life*~]

engineering = lots of jobs

medical science = not so many jobs i don't think, but a good stepping stone for another medical related degree.

you could do engineering/science or something, you can even do engineering and law, its up toyou

 

[Templar]

The job opportunities would be similar to if you did BE or BMedSc, although with the BMedSc you might be looking at mechanical (biomedical) for the BE.

As with the stand alone BMedSc degree, I personally believe that the BSc (Adv) is much better. It allows much more flexibility in the science area, while getting pretty much the same degree. Hence I would suggest you have a look at the BE BSc combined degree as well, and think about the reason why you want to do BMedSc. I'm not saying you shouldn't do it, but just that if you are not absolutely certain that you want to do it the BSc (Adv) offers much more flexibility.

As for engineering, any particular stream you're looking at?

 

[nit]

with that combination of majors, it appears that you'd be suited to a biomedical engineering degree as templR has suggested. I haven't really met anyone combining BMed(Sc) with engo, but it's natural in some ways i guess.

 

[tennille]

It doesn't necessarily have to be BSc (adv). Just BSc in general would be a good combination with engineering. BSc (adv) allows you to do adv subjects, though.

BSc, as was mentioned earlier, is much more flexible. If you're interested in the medical side of things, I suggest majoring in anatomy, physiology, biology, biochemistry, etc in the BSc side of the degree.

 

[Haku]

The job opportunities would be similar to if you did BE or BMedSc, although with the BMedSc you might be looking at mechanical (biomedical) for the BE.

As with the stand alone BMedSc degree, I personally believe that the BSc (Adv) is much better. It allows much more flexibility in the science area, while getting pretty much the same degree. Hence I would suggest you have a look at the BE BSc combined degree as well, and think about the reason why you want to do BMedSc. I'm not saying you shouldn't do it, but just that if you are not absolutely certain that you want to do it the BSc (Adv) offers much more flexibility.

As for engineering, any particular stream you're looking at?

thanks for the info, so it basically saying that medscience is kinda broad, and narrow in job opportunity while BSc(ADv) is better, so when u de BSc do you have to choose like that area you specialise?
for engineering, it is also a really broad area, what kind of engineering would be a good combo with BSc or BMedSc? is combining engineering with BSc even a good idea?

 

[Templar]

There is nothing wrong with BE BSc. I'm doing it, withoutaface is also doing it and I'm sure both of us would agree it's a good degree.

BSc has more flexibility and a much wider range of majors. It would help if you have a change of heart later on. As for BE, there are many streams on offer. If you are doing BMedSc Mechanical (Biomedical) seems to go along pretty well, although you might want a BE major different from med science.

USyd does offer a flexible first year program, but from experience it is pretty bad in persuading which stream you wish to enter.

 

[withoutaface]

thanks for the info, so it basically saying that medscience is kinda broad, and narrow in job opportunity while BSc(ADv) is better, so when u de BSc do you have to choose like that area you specialise?
for engineering, it is also a really broad area, what kind of engineering would be a good combo with BSc or BMedSc? is combining engineering with BSc even a good idea?

Just about any engineering goes well with a BSc, but it depends on where your interests lie. If you're interested in medical type things go biomed, if you like chem go chemical engineering, if you like physics/maths go something from aeromech or civil faculties and if you like electronics and programming I'd suggest that something from the UNSW CSE faculty would interest you.

 

[Haku]

thanks for the reply, that helped heaps in understanding on the subject and wat to choose.

last question is B Engineering (space) have a possibility of finding job in aus? as i have not heard of australia space agency for space developement program.

 

[Templar]

Chemical engineering actually has very little resemblence to chemistry.

With the space program, I'm not exactly too sure, but it is pretty certain that job opportunities will be better overseas. I think that with the degree you're still qualified as a normal mech/aero etc engineer. The BE (Mechanical) (Biomedical) degree is good in the fact that you are both a qualified biomedical and mechanical engineer.

 

[Haku]

Chemical engineering actually has very little resemblence to chemistry.

With the space program, I'm not exactly too sure, but it is pretty certain that job opportunities will be better overseas. I think that with the degree you're still qualified as a normal mech/aero etc engineer. The BE (Mechanical) (Biomedical) degree is good in the fact that you are both a qualified biomedical and mechanical engineer.

so BSc(biomechanical)/BE(mechanical) would be a good combo right? so i can work in areas of science on biomechanical stuff(wat stuff is biomechanical?) and in normal engineering field of mechanics ie: mech/aero/machinery engineer right?
i am just dreaming of the possiblities of this degree?

 

[withoutaface]

thanks for the reply, that helped heaps in understanding on the subject and wat to choose.

last question is B Engineering (space) have a possibility of finding job in aus? as i have not heard of australia space agency for space developement program.

Space graduates can generally find work in the field of their other specialisation, or many also work as defence contractors for either the military directly, or companies such as Lockheed Martin who provide weapons for the military.

so BSc(biomechanical)/BE(mechanical) would be a good combo right? so i can work in areas of science on biomechanical stuff(wat stuff is biomechanical?) and in normal engineering field of mechanics ie: mech/aero/machinery engineer right?
i am just dreaming of the possiblities of this degree?

No he means biomedical engineering, which is a specialisation of biomedical, in much the same way that aero/space, mech/space and mtrx/space are specialisations of aero, mech and mtrx respectively.

 

[Templar]

No he means biomedical engineering, which is a specialisation of biomedical

I think you meant biomed engineering is a specialisation of mechanical.

 

[withoutaface]

I think you meant biomed engineering is a specialisation of mechanical.

I need sleep.

 

[Haku]

i c, thanks alot guys

really appreciated

 

[#4]

so BSc(biomechanical)/BE(mechanical) would be a good combo right? so i can work in areas of science on biomechanical stuff(wat stuff is biomechanical?) and in normal engineering field of mechanics ie: mech/aero/machinery engineer right?
i am just dreaming of the possiblities of this degree?

biomechanics isnt the easiest field to find work in.
The AIS has a good biomechanics department but it is really hard to get into. I read that you have to spend years in the lab doing helping the top dogs before you can become a 'biomechanist'. I also read on there site that you need a PHD. i'm sure if you google it you could find some good info

 

[allstarr69]

i do eng combined with med science but im not sure if i want to keep this coz im not sure if im into medicine, tho i better decide soon!
With this combination your really forced to do biomedical or else they completely dont go together. Ill either keep med science and try do biomedical or drop med science all together and either try to pick up commerce or just do a single degree.

 

[yulia]

Be prepared for a lot of time spent at uni. A guy in my bio group does this course, it was impossible trying to do a group assignment with him because he ALWAYS had class.

 

[physician]

i do eng combined with med science but im not sure if i want to keep this coz im not sure if im into medicine, tho i better decide soon!
With this combination your really forced to do biomedical or else they completely dont go together. Ill either keep med science and try do biomedical or drop med science all together and either try to pick up commerce or just do a single degree.

I also want to do this degree...
however, r u saying It probably won't give me a good opportunity to do mechatronic engineering from the degree...

Biomedical is one of my preferences.. however i'd prefer getting into mechatronic.. as for medical science.. i wanna get into medical research...

????... help ... please?

 

[Haku]

is a double degree that much useful? or would it be better to do a single degree in engineering or science area for 3 years and do 1 year honours and 1 year phD.

same time required of five years.

also what is the uai last year for BE/BSc(ADV). the uac guide only have the combined with BSc which is like 91.