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Biochemistry and molecular biology

Choose a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

How living things work

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major explores how living things work at the level of DNA, enzymes, cells, metabolism and genetics. It draws on the interface between biology, chemistry and genetics. Biochemists and molecular biologists are working on the big global challenges, from mapping genes to cancer cures to solutions for climate change. It’s an exciting, fast-growing area of science—and the opportunities continue to expand.

Why study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology?

  • Study a fascinating and rapidly evolving area of science
  • Delve deeper into biology, chemistry and genetics
  • Understand nutritional biochemistry and metabolism
  • Explore how DNA and genetics control who we are

What you will study

  • Experimental design and statistics
  • Genetics, evolution and biodiversity
  • Disease and immunology
  • Virology
  • Biochemistry, nutrition and metabolism
  • Molecular biology, DNA and genes

Add Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to your degree

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How many topics will you study?

A major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology consists of:

  • 22.5 units of Year 1 topics
  • 18 units of Year 2 topics
  • 18 units of Year 3 topics

Your career

You’ll be prepared for a career in food and agriculture, drug manufacturing and design, medicine and health, education and other industries.

Potential occupations include:

  • research scientist
  • laboratory technician
  • nutritionist or microbiologist
  • biotechnologist.

Potential employers include:

  • hospitals, universities and government departments
  • food and agriculture companies
  • pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • biomedical and biotechnology companies.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form. 

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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