Molecular life sciences (Bachelor of Biomedical Science)

Major

Overview

Molecular life sciences aims to understand and describe the biology of life at the level of atoms and molecules in the context of cells, tissues and entire organisms. It is based on the chemistry of life and the physical laws that govern it. Throughout this major you will study topics including biochemistry, microbiology, physiology and genetics. Fundamental research in molecular life sciences underpins all efforts to develop new drugs and treatments. This major will enable you to acquire an advanced understanding of chemical, physiological and genetic processes that determine health and disease at the molecular level. In addition, technical skills relevant for biomedical research will be obtained. This major prepares graduates for a successful career in basic and applied research, as well as future employment in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, and the wider health care sector.

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Key information

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-S000071

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Units

  • Applied Ethics
  • Principles of Physiology
  • Biochemical Metabolism
  • Human Genetics and Genomics
  • Principles of Pharmacology
  • Toxicology