Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science is built around a foundational core and 11 majors. The core subjects will help you develop a broad understanding of scientific theory, practice and technique, while your major allows you to specialise in your area of key interest. Across your first and second years, you’ll put your classroom learning into practice via hands-on scientific projects. Then, in your final year, you’ll collaborate with students from across the 11 majors, as well as with government, industrial, research or educational institutions to tackle real-world problems. This apprenticeship-style work will help you develop the competencies and expertise desired by employers, such as innovative problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication and organisational skills, and creativity.

Major: Biomolecular Sciences
Biomolecular sciences embodies the analysis, transformation and manipulation of molecules and the molecular interpretation of the world around us. Biomolecular scientists have been responsible for developing non-invasive cancer diagnoses and rapid pathogen detection, novel medicines and new ways to produce cheap, renewable energy. Those with expertise in this field are critical to our future development.

The Biomolecular Sciences major will help you understand how molecules form, interact and influence the structure and function of biological systems. You’ll learn how to apply knowledge of the biomolecular sciences to solve theoretical and practical problems. And you’ll engage in structured research and be able to present concepts and results to diverse audiences using a variety of modes of communication.