Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
3 years full time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
20 - 25 hours plus own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 038081C |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence February intake: Mathematics and Chemistry |
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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Molecular biology is the study of the function and structure of genes and how they regulate the growth, metabolism and specialisation of living cells.
Molecular biology is the basic science for study if you want to work in the exciting new biotechnology industries.
It has important practical applications in everyday life, with the use of genetically engineered organisms to produce new and better vaccines, insulin for the treatment of diabetes, growth hormone for the treatment of growth defects, antibiotics and anti-cancer drugs, as well as the production of more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural systems.
For the future, molecular biology holds the promise of improved livestock, the development of disease-resistant and drought-resistant crops, and the easier diagnosis and even curing of genetic diseases in human beings.
Molecular Biology can be studied in the Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology).
Level 1
At Level 1 you will study introductory biological life sciences, including chemistry, biology and an introduction to the concepts and methods used in molecular biology, plus mathematics and statistics.
Level 2
Level 2 studies cover the underlying principles of molecular biology in bacterial, plant and animal systems, plus biochemistry and bioinformatics. The regulation of gene expression and principles of recombinant DNA technology are covered in detail, with emphasis on post-genomic technologies.
Level 3
Level 3 is designed to expose you to research-level molecular biology in a variety of areas. These include: cloning vectors; symbiosis; nuclear, organelle and yeast genomes; viruses of plants and animals; cell signalling and cancer. In the laboratory you will be cloning DNA, sequencing genes, measuring gene expression and using computers to analyse the structure and function of genes.
On successful completion of the program, students may apply to do honours in one of the disciplines that contribute to the program.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
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Career Opportunities
As a fundamental science, molecular biology provides graduates with a variety of career options. Besides research positions in universities, public and private research organisations (e.g. CSIRO, biotechnology companies), graduates are actively recruited into various management, administrative and legal professions. Molecular biology is also an underlying science for environmental and biodiversity careers.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
