Hayley White
Hayley White
"ECU gives you science skills you can use in the real world."
"I was initially attracted to chemistry because of the resources boom, but as I started studying at ECU, I began to see a whole range of exciting career pathways opening up. The environment is really relaxed and the staff are very supportive, while learning real-life skills like communication and time management made the transition from university to work even easier. I enjoyed the experience so much that I've come back to ECU to study honours and be a tutor and demonstrator."
Bachelor of Science graduate
About
The School of Medical Sciences is home to learning and research in human biology, biomedical science, paramedical science and postgraduate medicine. With an international focus and commitment to innovative research and high quality learning and teaching, the school seeks to improve the human condition and is committed to a sustainable future.
Our team is passionate about making a difference to student learning through innovative and adaptive teaching informed by research and evidence based practice. The School is committed to making a difference to the health of the community through rationale inquiry, original discoveries in medical science and workforce innovation. It has built an excellent reputation for high quality research and teaching.
Our graduates have careers in research, in medical laboratories and clinical technologies, and as clinical service providers. On campus we have “hands on” laboratory facilities, a fully functioning world-class health simulation centre and interprofessional learning opportunities. The School’s programs are designed with industry input to provide relevant learning experiences in each professional area with an underpinning of general skills and competencies which makes each degree a pathway for career success and life long learning. Medical Science students are offered 'real-world' work experience, which sets them apart from others. For example not only does our Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) offer more undergraduate on road hours than any other Australasian University Paramedic Program, in this degree all our students take their place in the paid workforce as student ambulance officers from the start of their second year!
ECU’s Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) degree prepares graduates for entry into graduate entry medical programs, hospital-based careers in biomedical science and for research careers in new and rapidly expanding areas. The breadth of this course also forms a good basis for careers in teaching in high school and universities.
Biomedical science is a continually changing, dynamic profession with long-term career prospects including management, research, education and specialised laboratory work. Biomedical scientists are employed in a variety of roles. Biomedical Scientists perform a key role within medical healthcare that offers career satisfaction for many in the profession. Biomedical Scientists learn skills and gain qualifications that can be transferred and recognised worldwide.
This vibrant school takes pride in delivering outstanding education in all courses, in opening students to the possibilities offered by newly discovered knowledge, and in providing a nurturing and caring environment. The school fosters excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, and nurtures the development of our students to reach their full potential. World-class researchers work across disciplines including laboratory-based medical science, applied clinical research, and social and public health research. Many of the School’s staff are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields. They have strong links with colleagues in Asia, North America and Europe, and regular exchanges occur between the School and these international colleagues. The School also features excellent facilities for research and teaching and is involved in a wide range of projects.
We strive for health improvement through the application of new knowledge and excellence in teaching and research, delivering education and research programs that meet the rapidly advancing challenges of the medical science professions. We continue to collaborate with industry, government and community to foster partnerships and clusters of expertise.