Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery

Medicine is an inspiring and challenging career choice that offers a unique ability to improve people’s health and wellbeing, and to alleviate pain and suffering around the world.

At the University of Adelaide, students are trained to become doctors from their first day on campus. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery provides hands-on, practical experience in simulated settings and the real world of clinical practice, creating highly skilled, confident graduates ready for the diverse range of careers available to them worldwide.

Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is accredited by the Medical Board of Australia & recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council .

Note: Next intake: Feb 2020

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery offers hands-on experience with an emphasis on preventive-based approaches to oral diseases. Clinical experience is embedded into the degree from first-year, and students learn through a variety of innovative and flexible learning approaches, including case studies and simulation. The Dental Simulation Clinic is a high-tech environment where students develop their patient-care skills using equipment found in real clinical settings.

Dentistry students also have the opportunity to learn in Australia’s newest dental teaching hospital, located in the state-of-the-art Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences (AHMS) building. The program enables students to develop their skills while helping to improve the dental health of disadvantaged people across Adelaide and South Australia.

Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery is accredited by the Australian Dental Council & recognised by Malaysian Dental Council

Note: Next intake: Feb 2020

Bachelor of Science
(Biotechnology)

This course catapults graduates to the industry’s leading edge. Students discover advanced technologies such as protein separation, genomics and proteomics to produce foods, drugs and other products.

They learn in a dedicated teaching laboratory, equipped with state-of-the art specialist equipment. And they do so alongside expert scientists and professional researchers. Students benefit from a unique cross disciplinary approach, which incorporates science, engineering, and computer and mathematical sciences, whilst specializing in molecular biotechnology.

Career readiness
Graduates are well equipped for careers in:

• biomedical biotechnology, medical diagnostics and vaccine discovery
• development of genetically modified organisms
• ethics and regulatory organisations
• innovative and laboratory research science
• management of biotechnology industries and enterprises
• patent law (with appropriate qualifications)
• pharmaceutical industries
• plant and animal breeding.

Industry placement
Students may have the opportunity to undertake international study opportunities, such as investigating biotechnology in Seoul, South Korea.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical)

The University of Adelaide is the only South Australian university in the world’s top 50 for Computer Science and Engineering*. Students learn from award-winning, industry connected researchers and teachers. (*Shanghai Jiao Tong for 2017)

The degree combines engineering with study across chemistry, mathematics and biology, and explores the production of products such as chemicals, fuel, drugs and food. The study experience is interactive from year one. Students learn how to turn laboratory-scale research results into large-scale commercial production, and undertake practical projects, study tours and work placements with top-level organisations. These have previously included such groups and companies as Engineers Without Borders, PepsiCo, Smiths Crisps, Jurlique and BHP. Majors are available across the following areas:

• Minerals Processing
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Renewable Energy

Industry Placement
12 weeks of approved practical experience.

Professional Accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia . The degree programme has been accredited by IChemE for academic year 2019.

Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours)(Electrical & Electronic)

Electrical & electronic engineering affects every aspect of modern life; and the University of Adelaide – ranked 44 in the world for Electrical and Electronic Engineering*.

Students learn among state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D prototyping, autonomous vehicles and electric machines labs. They’re guided by internationally renowned academics, all of whom undertake practical work and research in the field. And they collaborate with industry partners on exciting and innovative projects. Students can also undertake an internship to apply their skills and work directly with potential employers.
* Shanghai Jiao Tong for 2017

Majors

• Communication Systems
• Computer Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Defence Systems
• Medical Technologies
• Smart Technologies
• Renewable Energy

Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours)(Mechanical)

From defence systems to robotics, sports to outer space, mechanical engineering: the creation and design of things that move, offers a wide variety of exciting career options.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) provides a strong foundation in core mechanical engineering disciplines, with a focus on developing creativity and design skills utilising the state-of-the-art facilities.

Students have the opportunity to work directly with industry experts throughout their degree, with a range of internships and placements offered.

These allow the students to hone practical, real world skills from their industry-led final year projects towards developing a professional portfolio.

Majors
All graduates of this degree-irrespective of major-qualify as mechanical engineers, and can pursue a career in any specialist field within the profession. Majors available are:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Defence Systems
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics and Robotics
• Medical Technologies
• Sports Engineering
• Smart Technologies
• Renewable Energy