Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are key biological science disciplines. The knowledge and techniques of the disciplines are applied in many biological fields and have fuelled rapid advances in medical research and biotechnology. This major will provide the springboard for students to enter careers including medical research, biotechnology, agricultural and medical support industries, education etc. This major will develop knowledge in key basic biological processes as well as more specialized areas of molecular science. In addition, an emphasis is placed on developing a foundation in practical skills required for a career as a laboratory scientist. The major will also develop skills in communication, team-work and research essential in the modern scientific workplace. It took 13 years and $1 billion to sequence the first human genome. Today, you only need to spend a few thousand dollars and you’ll get the results tomorrow. Build the knowledge and techniques now needed in many rapidly advancing fields of medical research and biotechnology. In this major, you will develop your understanding of basic biological processes as well as more specialised areas of molecular science. You will spend lots of time in the lab developing the skills you need to work in this field. You will learn how to uncover the molecular processes of life and how this knowledge can be applied in medical science and biotechnology. Careers await in fields like pharmaceutical research, the biotechnology industry, or in the development and production of biochemical consumables. It can also springboard you to careers in agricultural and medical support industries and education. You can study this major in the Bachelor of Bio medicine or the Bachelor of Science. Your major structure This major can be completed through the Bachelor of Biomedicine or the Bachelor of Science. BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINE In your first year you will study 75 points of core subjects (usually six subjects) that most Biomedicine students will take to build an understanding of the structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of health and disease, including genetic and environmental influences. You will also undertake breadth studies. In second year you will study 50 points of core subjects made up of two semester long subjects as well as elective subjects in biomedicine or science disciplines and breadth studies. In your third year you will study 25 points (usually two subjects) of Biomedicine core subjects and 50 points (usually four subjects) that is deep and specialised study in biochemistry and molecular biology as well as other elective or breadth studies. Graduate degree pathways from this major GRADUATE RESEARCH Completing the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major means you are very well placed for further study in honours and graduate research in a range of science and technology areas. GRADUATE DEGREE PATHWAYS If you wish to continue professional studies at graduate level, this major leads to a range of graduate degree pathways: Science and technology-focused graduate study in degrees including biotechnology, environmental systems, informatics and nanotechnology Graduate degree pathways that will prepare you for a wide range of professions including engineering, law, teaching, medicine and other health sciences.