Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biomedical Science

Program Overview

The Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM) in Biochemistry of Nutrition and Biomedical Science is a four-year accelerated program designed for high-achieving students (ATAR 90+). Graduates earn both a Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and a Master of Biomedical Science after completing three years of undergraduate study and a final year of postgraduate study specializing in Food Biochemistry. The program combines biochemical and nutritional knowledge with laboratory and research skills, preparing graduates for careers in industry, research, or further study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years, you'll complete an extended major in Biochemistry of Nutrition, and some units from the Master of Biomedical Science. You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Sciences, or continue with the Master of Biomedical Science and be awarded a Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and a Master of Biomedical Science at the end of the four years.

Objectives:

• 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.

Description:

Nutritional biochemistry takes a scientific approach to nutrition. It focuses on nutrient chemical components, and how they function metabolically, physiologically, biochemically as well as their impact on disease. By completing this Combined Bachelor's and Master's course you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and a Master of Biomedical Science. In your first three years, you will complete the Biochemistry of Nutrition Extended Major where you will gain an appreciation of the clinical relevance of nutritional biochemistry and the influence of dietary modification and nutritional intervention on physiology and physiological dysfunction. During this time you will also complete a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Biomedical Science, Food Biochemistry specialisation. You will pursue advanced studies with emphasis placed on cutting-edge research and its translation to healthy living and to clinical settings of diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Food Biochemistry specialisation involves an extended application of biochemical knowledge of the various nutrients, food constituents and their function to the study of health and nutrition. This specialisation focuses on the integration of knowledge and concepts of nutritional biochemistry and its application to the food and health industry. If you decide not to continue in the CBM you can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Molecular Sciences (Advanced). Note that the Advanced Bachelor Degree is available only as a CBM exit award.

Careers:

Graduates typically undertake further study to specialise in a professional area, including dietetics, research, food science and technology, health promotion or teaching. Careers include:

• Teaching and research within universities
• Governmental and Regulatory Agencies
• Food, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries
• 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.
It houses a range of facilities to support world-class research and teaching, and labs have been built on every level to suit various curriculum requirements as students progress.