Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Biomolecular Physics)

University of Wollongong - Wollongong

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Overview

Understand the machinery of human cells and how diseases work when you study biomolecular physics at UOW. You will build skills in developing molecular diagnostic instrumentation for government and institutional research laboratories. Work closely with other scientists as you develop a better understanding of diseases and improve treatment, diagnosis and recovery for a range of medical conditions. You learn how to develop new methods and technology to assist with better food processing and preservation as you challenge your aptitude for physics and mathematics and grow your interest in biology and chemistry.

This degree is for high-achieving students interested in a challenging program leading to a career in scientific research and will excite and challenge students with an aptitude for physics and mathematics and an interest in biology and chemistry.

UOW collaborates widely with Australian and international science communities including other universities, CSIRO, ANSTO, the Bureau of Meteorology, federal and state government departments and international networks. When you study at UOW you join a vibrant community made up of leading fundamental physics researchers and teachers.

Majors

Areas of study

Biological science, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics. You will also study specialist subjects in imaging, structure and dynamics of living and soft matters. These lectures will be provided by experts from within UOW and at external research institutes. You will participate in various enrichment activities and develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the Faculty’s research teams.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Biomolecular physicist, biophysicist, biotechnologist, clinical researcher, laboratory technician, researcher, sales.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer<5<5
Median rank to receive an offer<5<5
Lowest rank to receive an offer<5<5

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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