Major - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
M3045.1
Related Courses
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3678.1
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Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.
This major will equip students with knowledge and skills in fundamental biology and chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology to allow students to enter industrial or research-based employment in this area (biotech companies, pathology, quality assurance, university and hospital labs and scientific sales, government policy analysis). As this area has expanding knowledge and technologies, outcomes also include the ability to read, critique and evaluate emerging research with the view to becoming a life-long learner in the field. The outcomes of this major would support honours or masters level research in this area.
Major
Structure
Students must complete eight units as follows
Note: Three units must be at Level 3.
Level 1
Level 2
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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Choose one of
Level 3
Choose two of
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300820
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Genes, Genomics and Human Health
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