Undergraduate + Postgraduate
Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biomedical Science
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
Graduates typically undertake further study to specialise in a professional area, including dietetics, research, food science and technology, health promotion or teaching.
Careers opportunities include:
- Teaching and research within universities
- Governmental and Regulatory Agencies
- Food, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries
- Nutritional biochemists may also work in fields related to public policy, health care, or product development and marketing in the food industry.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Admission requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- 13.5
- 12
- 2.6
- 86
- 308
- 344
- 16.5
- 338
- 74
- 1270
- 70
- 90
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.
Prerequisites
This major requires:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR; OR
- Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year; OR
- Students without ATAR mathematics to take two mathematics units in their first year.
- Chemistry ATAR or an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- Undergraduate + Postgraduate
- CM004
- 102860G
Course structure
In your first three years, you will complete the Biochemistry of Nutrition (extended major) and a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete your selected specialisation in the Master of Biomedical Science. Refer to the course structure for more information
Course structure
Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biomedical Science CBM
BMolSc (Biochemistry of Nutrition Extended Major) and Master of Biomedical Science
Undergraduate (UG) specific units
Elective units
Postgraduate (PG) specific units
| YEAR | SEMESTER | UNITS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST YEAR | 1 | CHEM1001 |
STAT1400 OR SCIE1104 |
ANHB1101 | Elective |
| 2 | SCIE1106 | BIOC1001 | PHYL2002 | BIOC2002 | |
| 2ND YEAR | 1 | BIOC2001 | PHYL2001 | Elective | Elective |
| 2 | BIOC3003 | BIOC3005 | PHYL3003 | PHYL3004 | |
| 3RD YEAR | 1 | BIOC3001 | BIOC3004 | PHYL3001 | PHYL3002 |
| 2 | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | |
| 4TH YEAR | 1 | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific |
| 2 | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | |
Postgraduate units will vary depending on your chosen specialisation, a study plan will be provided later in your degree.
Unit Description
- CHEM1001 - Chemistry—Properties and Energetics
- STAT1400 - Statistics for Science
- SCIE1104 - Science, Society and Data Analysis
- ANHB1101 - Human Biology I: Becoming Human
- SCIE1106 - Molecular Biology of the Cell
- BIOC1001 - Introductory Cellular Biochemistry
- PHYL2002 - Physiology of Cells
- BIOC2002 - Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function
- BIOC2001 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Cell
- PHYL2001 - Physiology of Human Body Systems
- BIOC3003 - Omics—Global Approaches to Cell Function
- PHYL3003 - Physiology of Nutrition and Metabolism
- BIOC3005 - Cellular Biochemistry
- PHYL3004 - Physiology of Integrated Organ Function
- BIOC3001 - Molecular Biology
- BIOC3004 - Biochemistry in Health and Disease
- PHYL3001 - Physiology of Membranes, Muscles and Signalling
- PHYL3002 - Physiology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- PG Specific - Master of Biomedical Science
Why study this course?
- You’ll develop your understanding of the evidence behind the association of nutrition, exercise and the most predominant lifestyle diseases (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, osteoporosis, and cancer)
- This major focuses on nutrition at a molecular level and gives you a deeper understanding of the molecular processes related to nutrition
- This major focuses on combining your academic studies with developing your hands-on skills in laboratories which will prepare you for work in industry or research
You'll learn to
- Develop biochemical and nutrition knowledge with particular reference to recent developments in nutritional sciences
- Use techniques that are used in modern research laboratories to develop a range of technical laboratory and research skills
- Understand the importance of exercise and the role of micronutrients and macronutrients in maintaining health and preventing lifestyle diseases
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