The Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry and Molecular Biology) is a course that provides students with the opportunity to focus on subjects directly related to drug design and organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry and forensic science. This degree allows students to develop skills that are highly regarded and highly valued in the chemical industry.
Students will apply principles in the core areas of inorganic, organic, physical, biological, analytical, computational, materials and macromolecular chemistry. This includes practical skills such as synthesis, analytical, physical or computational chemistry laboratory work.
This course has been particularly developed to support the internationally growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and provide students with a robust basis for progressing into a wide variety of chemistry-based post-graduate study and career paths
Potential Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
Chemist
Environmental Scientist
Petrochemist
Forensic Scientist
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
May 2025
PSB Academy
City Campus,
Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-200,
Singapore,
039594, Singapore
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
PSB Academy
City Campus,
Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-200,
Singapore,
039594, Singapore
GCE 鈥楢-Levels minimum 7 in total for the best 3 H2 subjects or, STPM 8 in total for the best 3 academic subjects, and min. grade C for Chemistry; OR
Local Science-related diploma in relevant areas; OR
Local Engineering diploma with Calculus Mathematics background and has a 鈥楥 average grade may be considered; OR
PSB Academy Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences with an average Pass, and with a Pass in each of the units; OR
Advanced standing may be given for approved Diploma courses upon a final Diploma result;
All applications are subject to approval by La Trobe University.
Minimum Age Requirement
16 years old
English Language Requirement
GCE 鈥極 Level English grade C or above or equivalent; OR
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; OR
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) [Test Before 1 Dec 2020] 鈥� Overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50; OR
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) [Test after 1 Dec 2020] 鈥� Overall score of 46 with no communicative skill score less than 46; OR
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) 鈥� 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 鈥� Score of 169 with no less than 169 in any component.
PSB Academy offers a range of certificate, diploma, degree, and short courses through a network of industry partners, preparing students for success.
