Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,BBiomedSc

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The University of Western Australia

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

AUD 125

Campuses

Perth (Crawley campus)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,900 / year

Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,BBiomedSc

About

About the course Biochemists and molecular biologists are interested in the molecular functions of all living organisms, from the smallest bacterium to the largest whale. In this major, you'll study the way molecules are organised and how they interact to achieve the functions of the living cell and that of the organism. Your investigations consider the information stored in DNA, molecular interactions, and how organisms gain and use energy. The major provides insights into the mechanisms of evolution, growth, development, reproduction and disease, plus the tools to improve our quality of life. This may be through the development of a drug or drought-resistant crop plant or understanding what controls an individual's health. At the end of the major you'll understand the theoretical basis of biochemistry and molecular biology and demonstrate critical analysis and the application of scientific method to biochemical problems. You will have solid technical competency in basic laboratory skills including solution preparation, qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, and operation of general laboratory equipment. As well as careers in academic, medical and agricultural research, graduates with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are equipped for careers in patent law, scientific equipment sales, management of clinical trials, forensic science and many others.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements Minimum entry requirements Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 9 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 68 French Baccalaureate 10 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 507 GCE A-Levels 8 German Abitur 3.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 14 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 45 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 75.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 24 Malaysian STPM 10 Monash University Foundation Year 254 NCUK Foundation Program 8 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.5 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 6.5 South African National Senior Certificate 4 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 324 Sweden Slutbetyg 14.5 Trinity College Foundation 280 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 14 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 61 US College Board Advanced Placements 7 US College Board SAT 1130 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 56 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 75 Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 9 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 68 French Baccalaureate 10 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 507 GCE A-Levels 8 German Abitur 3.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 14 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 45 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 75.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 24 Malaysian STPM 10 Monash University Foundation Year 254 NCUK Foundation Program 8 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.5 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 6.5 South African National Senior Certificate 4 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 324 Sweden Slutbetyg 14.5 Trinity College Foundation 280 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 14 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 61 US College Board Advanced Placements 7 US College Board SAT 1130 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 56 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 75 View full detailsAdmission requirements For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites. Admission requirements

English Program Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Career

Career Pathways

A bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UWA is highly recognised amongst employers. Career opportunities may include biotechnology, drug development, food production and quality control, fermentation industries and chemical production. Biochemists and molecular biologists find jobs in diagnostic laboratories in hospitals, veterinary health, toxicology and in broader public health. Opportunities beyond the laboratory include education, patent law and policy-making, as well as in agriculture and the environment, sales and marketing for medical, research and pharmaceutical industries. With their specialist knowledge of living systems, biochemists can work as journalists and science communicators. A degree in biochemistry and molecular biology is a starting point for specialised courses such as bioinformatics, synthetic biology or forensics. Many biochemists and molecular biologists choose to follow further study towards a higher degree by research, so that they can reach more senior positions in research and development, whether in academia or in industry.

To prepare you for these diverse career pathways, UWA’s unique degree structure provides you with the widest range of specialisation options amongst Western Australian universities. For example, it is possible to do the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a second major in Chemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Data Science, Neuroscience, Human Biology, or Population Health. You can use your personal interests as a basis for your choice of subjects to study, and, ultimately, to direct your career. Through the unique design of the UWA curriculum, a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will enable you to become the next leader in biotechnology, synthetic biology, biomedicine or science communication.

Some international, Australian and WA-based companies and institutions include:

• Pharmaceutical companies (e.g. Pfizer, CSL, Abbvie, GlaxoSmithKline, EvansPetersen Healthcare)
• Biotechnology companies (e.g. Dimerix, PYC Therapeutics, Orthocell*, Novozyme, Life Cykel, Qiagen, Roche, Merck)
• Molecular diagnostics laboratories (e.g. Pathwest, Safe Work Laboratories)
• Biochemical/protein analytical laboratories (e.g. Proteomics International)
• Provisioners of scientific instrumentation (e.g. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Westlab, LabGear Australia)
• Research Centres (e.g. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Telethon Kids Institute, Ingham Institute, Garvan Institute for Medical Research)
• Top-ranked universities around the world

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,900

Application Fee

AUD 125

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