What will I learn?

Studying this major provides a deep understanding of the molecular functions of all living things, and opens up opportunities in biotechnology, food production, medical diagnostics and public health. The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major investigates how the natural world works. You'll gain an insight into the mechanisms of evolution, growth, development, reproduction and disease, plus tools to improve our quality of life. As well as careers in academic, medical and agricultural research, graduates with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are equipped for careers in patent law, scientific equipment sales, management of clinical trials, forensic science and many others.

Which department am I in?

School of Biomedical Sciences

CRICOS

095001B

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$43,600.00 (US$ 28,733) per year

The annual cost of living in Perth depends on your lifestyle and the type of accommodation you chose however AUD 450 per week is generally sufficient for most single students to live comfortably this does not include tuition fees or medical cover.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

3 February 2025, 30 June 2025

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Start date

February 2025

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$46,200.00 (US$ 30,447) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

3 February 2025, 30 June 2025

More details

Start date

July 2025

Venue

UWA Albany Centre

35 Stirling Terrace,

ALBANY,

Western Australia,

6330, ALBANY, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0

TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening

Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.