Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Applied Innovation, Major in Biochemistry

Program Overview

This innovative program combines a tailored science degree with in-demand innovation skills, preparing graduates to make meaningful scientific change. Students engage in multidisciplinary innovation sprints, industry-based projects, and an applied innovation internship, developing collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. The program culminates in a major research project and a focus on innovation management and entrepreneurship, equipping graduates for careers in scientific research, innovation, and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Scientific advances are impossible without innovation. Get set to make a positive impact with our Victorian-first Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Applied Innovation. Pair your tailor-made science degree with in-demand innovation skills – like collaboration, creativity and problem-solving. Immerse yourself in multidisciplinary innovation sprints and industry-based projects. Emerge ready to make meaningful scientific change.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Semester 1: Explore the fundamentals of science and innovation, with core units in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, and Digital and Data Systems.
• Semester 2: Dive deeper into science with units in Chemistry 2, Introduction to Biochemistry, Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins, and Preliminary Mathematics.
You'll also continue developing your innovation skills with units in Fundamentals of Innovation Practice and Innovation Sandpit.

Year 2:

• Semester 3: Engage in advanced science units like Advanced Biochemistry, Environmental Biology, Computational and Advanced Organic Chemistry, and Molecular Biotechnology.
You'll also continue honing your innovation capabilities with units in Responsible Innovation Futures and Innovation for Challenges of Today.
• Semester 4: Undertake an applied innovation internship, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
You'll also complete units in Innovation for the Future and Applied Innovation Studio A.

Year 3:

• Semester 5: Continue developing your science knowledge with electives in areas such as Microbiology, Neuroscience, or Bioinformatics.
You'll also complete Applied Innovation Studio B and Leadership and Facilitation of Innovation.
• Semester 6: Embark on a major research project in science, culminating in a thesis.
You'll also complete Applied Innovation Studio C and an elective in innovation or science.

Year 4:

• Semester 7: Complete your science degree with a capstone project and additional electives.
You'll also undertake an innovation practicum, where you'll apply your skills to a real-world challenge.
• Semester 8: Finish your Bachelor of Applied Innovation with a focus on innovation management and entrepreneurship.