Bachelor of Science (Professional), Major in Biochemistry

Program Overview

This four-year science program provides a comprehensive foundation in chemistry, biology, and physics. Students gain hands-on experience through a 12-month professional work placement, preparing them for careers in various scientific fields, including biochemistry, environmental science, and biotechnology. The program emphasizes sustainability and societal challenges, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to address real-world issues.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year One

• Semester 1*
• Chemistry 1 (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Introduction to Chemistry (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Calculus and Applications (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Introduction to Physics (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Concepts of Biology (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Semester 2*
• Linear Algebra and Applications (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Sustainability Challenges in Science (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Concepts of Biotechnology (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Chemistry 2 (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)

Year Two

• Semester 1*
• Introduction to Biochemistry (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Elective (Elective unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Elective (Elective unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Elective (Elective unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Semester 2*
• Societal Challenges in Science (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Elective (Elective unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Elective (Elective unit, 12.5 credit points)

Professional Work Placement

• Professional placement - 12 months*
• Work Experience In Industry A (Practical unit, 25.0 credit points)
• Integrated Professional Placement A - Science (Academic unit, 25.0 credit points)
• Work Experience in Industry B (Practical unit, 25.0 credit points)
• Integrated Professional Placement B - Science (Academic unit, 25.0 credit points)

Year Four

• Semester 1*
• Grand Challenges in Science (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Advanced Biochemistry (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Environmental Biology (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Elective (Elective unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Semester 2*
• Computational and Advanced Organic Chemistry (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Molecular Biotechnology (Major unit, 12.5 credit points)

Careers:

• Biochemical researcher
• Clinical biochemist
• Agricultural or environmental scientist
• Forensic scientist
• Food or beverage production technician
• Pathologist