Specialisation

Sub-major - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Western Sydney University Sub-major Code: SM3041.1


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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses: YES, but restrictions apply.


This sub-major will develop knowledge and skills in biochemistry and molecular biology important in industrial or research-based employment (biotech companies, pathology, quality assurance, university and hospital labs and scientific sales, government policy analysis). Students will read, critique and evaluate research so that they develop independent learning skills and the confidence needed to deal with the rapid expansion of content in this area of Biology.


Sub-major Structure

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology sub-major is available to all undergraduate students except those enrolled in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major.

Students must complete four units as follows

Level 2

300936 Functional Proteins and Genes
300848 Metabolism
300817 Molecular Biology

Level 3

Choose one of

300820 Genes, Genomics and Human Health
300927 Molecular Medicine


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