Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry and Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville, Cairns (1st year only)

Level 1 - Townsville

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:.

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

Level 1 - Cairns

CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences

CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following subject is recommended:.

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

Level 2

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics

BC2024:03 Cell Regulation

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. It is recommended that students choose a set of electives which provides them with the prerequisites for subjects in a range of disciplines in level 2 and 3.

Level 3

BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development

BC3102:03 Advanced Cell Biology

BC3201:03 Biotechnology

BC3202:03 Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Plus

12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science from the following recommended list:

BT3320:03 Revegetation and Land Rehabilitation

CH3013:03 Instrumental Analytical Techniques

CH3032:03 Organic Chemistry

MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology

MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases

MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology

PP3101:03 Advanced Physiology

PP3201:03 Applied Physiology

PP3150:03 Chemical Pharmacology

Honours

Level 4 (Honours students only)

BC4002:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 1 of 2

BC4003:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 2 of 2

Career Opportunities

Graduates in biochemistry or molecular biology will have a wide range of employment opportunities, from pathology and hospital laboratories through to the food, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as government departments and research laboratories. For research and academic careers, graduates will require a postgraduate qualification.

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