Course Overview

About This Course

You'll learn to Demonstrate a profound understanding of the theoretical basis of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics in animals, plants and microorganisms. Gain technical competency and practical skills to master state-of-the-art molecular techniques. Develop and demonstrate your skills in critical thinking, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Perth

35 Stirling Hwy, CRAWLEY, WA 6009

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below. Minimum entry requirements

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities. Career Pathways A bachelor's degree in Molecular Life Sciences from UWA would be highly recognised amongst employers in the biosciences. Career options include agricultural consultancy, biotechnology, drug development, food production and quality control, fermentation industries and chemical production. Life scientists find jobs in diagnostic laboratories in hospitals, veterinary health, toxicology and allied health fields. Opportunities beyond the laboratory include education, patent law and policy-making, as well as in agriculture and the environment, sales and marketing for medical, research and pharmaceutical industries. With their specialist knowledge of living systems, molecular life scientists find work as journalists and science communicators. A degree in Molecular Life Sciences is also an ideal launchpad for specialised postgraduate courses in bioinformatics, synthetic biology or forensics. Finally, many careers in the molecular life sciences benefit from further study towards a higher degree by research, so that graduates can reach more senior positions in research and development, whether in academia or in industry. Some international, Australian and WA-based companies and institutions include: • Pharmaceutical companies (e.g. Pfizer, CSL, Abbvie, GlaxoSmithKline, EvansPetersen Healthcare) • Biotechnology companies (e.g. Dimerix, PYC Therapeutics, Orthocell, Novozyme, Life Cykel, Qiagen, Roche, Merck) • Molecular diagnostics laboratories (e.g. Pathwest, Safe Work Laboratories) • Biochemical/protein analytical laboratories (e.g. Proteomics International) • Provisioners of scientific instrumentation (e.g. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Westlab, LabGear Australia) • Research Centres (e.g. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Telethon Kids Institute, Ingham Institute, Garvan Institute for Medical Research) • Top-ranked universities around the world View full details

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of the Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics at UWA?

The course focuses on developing biological and analytical knowledge and skills in the area of genomics and other 'omic' data to inform basic human science questions relating to health, disease, agriculture and our changing environment.

How long does the Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics take to complete?

The course is a 4-year full-time program.

Where is the University of Western Australia located?

The University of Western Australia is located at 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009.

How can I get more information or apply for this course?

You can enquire or apply through UWA's official channels, contact Student Central by phone at 131 UWA (131 892) or internationally at (+61 8) 6488 1000, or email via Ask UWA. Student Central is open 8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday to Friday. You can also book an online consultation.

Is this course available for international students?

Yes, UWA provides an international contact number (+61 8) 6488 1000, indicating that this course is available to international students.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

BioinformaticianComputational BiologistGenomics Data AnalystResearch Scientist (Bioinformatics)Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Key Skills

Genomic data analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipeline developmentProgramming in Python, R, Perl, and Bash for biological data processingStatistical modelling and computational analysis of biological datasetsMachine learning and AI application in genomics and proteomicsDatabase design, management, and querying (SQL and biological databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt)

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