I was wondering if someone can give me information on any suggestions on the following courses: Bachelor of Commerce/Computer Science and Bachelor of Commerce/Biomedicine.
My main questiosn include: What types of future/career do both courses offer? Which one would have more jobs?
Hello olumidekehinde,
Choosing to study a double degree provides greater career options as you study two single degrees at the same time. You will complete both in less time than if doing them separately (2 years less in the example of Commerce/Computer Science OR Commerce/Biomedical Science), as you benefit from cross-crediting elective units (electives in one course may count for the other).
Commerce and Computer Science gives you the skills to harness big data and commercialise digital innovations or intellectual property. Career outcomes include for example:
-Combining econometrics or actuarial studies with your computational and mathematical flair to create cutting-edge software for the commercial sector
-Pairing accounting or marketing with computer science to develop new technical products or software designed specifically for accountants and marketers
-Specialising in data science and learn how to build and use analytical tools and simulation software to visualise and interpret commercial data.
Career outcomes for Commerce/Biomedical Science include for example:
-Studying human genetics and actuarial studies to look at the implications of genetic disease for health providers or insurance companies
-Combining immunology with economics to gain an understanding of how disease impacts political, legal, social and cultural activities around the world
-Using your marketing skills to promote medical research or health campaigns
-Working in a business development role in international biomed companies to create new opportunities for research.
Biomedical Science as a single or double degree at Monash is also the preferred pathway into our Graduate Entry Medicine degree. So if you change your mind and decide you want a career in medicine (e.g. a Doctor), Monash Biomedical Science graduates with strong academic performance are well positioned to apply Graduate Entry Medicine!
Whichever double degree you choose, you may be interested to know that recruiters in Australia have chosen the universities they think are the best at preparing students for the workplace. Monash is ranked number 1 in ‘top universities in Australia for graduate employability’ according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings! For more details:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/graduate-employability-top-universities-australia-ranked-employers