Bachelor of Molecular Sciences
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
In the Bachelor of Molecular Sciences you’ll learn about life at the molecular level. Starting with the building blocks of life (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates), you work towards understanding the complex function of cells, tissues and organisms. Training in cutting-edge technologies will equip you with the tools to answer the many challenges in the biological and/or health sciences.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- Learn about the most recent advances in the molecular life sciences, how these affect our everyday lives and how we can use this knowledge to solve global challenges
- This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-disciplinary learning experience
- The specific skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by employers and will make you highly competitive in the job market
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Prerequisites
Refer to any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Majors
Biochemistry of Nutrition (Extended Major)
Are you interested in the role of nutrition in reducing morbidity and improving health? The Biochemistry of Nutrition extended major is an integrative area of study that combines physiology, human biology, microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry and applies these sciences specifically, to the study of health, diet, nutrition, disease, and the connections that exist among them.
Prerequisites
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first year mathematics units
- Chemistry ATAR OR an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year*
*Mid-year applicants must have Chemistry ATAR and Biology or Human Biology ATAR to complete their degree in three years.
Molecular Life Sciences (Extended Major)
The Molecular Life Sciences extended major will help you develop a scientific understanding of the biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics of all living organisms. By understanding how molecules are organised and interact in living cells, you’ll also gain the tools to improve our quality of life. This may be through the development of new vaccines or advances in drought-resistant crops.
Prerequisites
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first year mathematics units
- Chemistry ATAR OR an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year*
*Mid-year applicants must have Chemistry ATAR and Biology or Human Biology ATAR to complete their degree in three years.
Potential Career Outcomes
Biochemist/Molecular Biologist, Biotechnologist, Food Scientist
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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