General information for students
Second and third year Bachelor of Science students
The basic requirement of a major is the completion of subjects at 300-level totalling
50 points. The requirements for a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2009 are:
For students who have never completed Biochemistry and Molecular Biology subjects at 300-level:
- Advanced Techniques in Molecular Science
- Protein Structure and Function
- Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology
- Hormones and Cell Signalling
- Biochemistry of Metabolism and Nutrition (not offered after 2009)
For students who have completed Biochemistry and Molecular Biology subjects at 300-level during or before 2008:
The pre-2009 requirement of one compulsory 300-level practical subject for a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology still stands. It can be either of the pre-2009 subjects Gene Technology and Protein Expression or Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics, OR the 2009 subject Advanced Techniques in Molecular Science. The remainder of the 50 points can be made up of any combination of pre-2009 subjects and 2009 subjects.NOTE:
- If a student finds that these pathways to a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are not possible in 2009 due to clashes with other subjects, they should contact Associate Professor Ian van Driel or Associate Professor Paul Gooley, who will work with individual students to try and ensure successful completion of the major.
- It is highly recommended that students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology complete both Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics and Protein Structure and Function, or the equivalent pre-2009 subjects, as this will provide the best grounding in the discipline.
BSc Honours students
The one-year departmental BSc Honours course involves:
- a research project (65%)
- course work (25%)
- an oral presentation (10%)
The Honours course is open to students with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a 300-level faculty score above 65. There may be exceptions to this entry requirement.
Postgraduate students
The department offers a stimulating and friendly research environment for PhD students. About 50 students participate in the PhD program, which offers projects in structural biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology.