Bachelor
The Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) deepens and extends study in the Bachelor of Medical Mathematics, which provides the tools and develops the skills required for advanced modelling and analysis in the medical and health sciences sector.
This degree considerably widens career opportunities and serves as an initial preparation for employment as a professional medical mathematician/statistician. It also satisfies the entry requirement for higher research studies such as a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
This degree
You will gain the skills needed to pursue careers in the health industry, pharmaceutical industry, public health systems and medical organisations. These include hospitals, CSIRO, Australian Bureau of Statistics, forensic research and universities.
Other opportunities include summer scholarships and undergraduate research projects with academic staff, access to programs of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and inter-university courses via our Access Grid Room.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) provides the tools and develops the skills required for advanced modelling and analysis in the medical and health sciences sector. The program includes a combination of mathematics, statistics, chemistry, biosciences, population health, medical imaging, physiology and psychology.
You will gain the skills needed to pursue careers and postgraduate studies in mathematics, statistics, medical research and industry, in areas such as genetics, epidemiology, medical imaging, drug delivery, neurophysiology, and pharmacokinetics.
To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have a recognised Bachelor of Medical Mathematics with a weighted average mark of 65%, or equivalent.