Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biotechnology
This Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete your selected extended major in Molecular Life Sciences and some units from the Master of Biotechnology. You can then choose to exit after…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete your selected extended major in Molecular Life Sciences and some units from the Master of Biotechnology. You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Sciences, or continue with the Master of Biotechnology and be awarded a Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and a Master of Biotechnology at the end of the four years.
Learn about the most recent advances in the molecular life sciences, how these affect our everyday lives and how we can use this knowledge to solve global challenges.
Course structure
In your first three years, you will complete your selected extended major in Molecular Life Sciences and a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete your selected specialisation in the Master of Biotechnology.
Why study this course?
Learn about the most recent advances in the molecular life sciences, how these affect our everyday lives and how we can use this knowledge to solve global challenges
Practice the techniques and technologies of modern molecular life sciences through hands-on laboratories while also gaining skills in data analysis and interpretation and critical thinking
Pursuing this cutting-edge degree provides a solid foundation in molecular life sciences with professional and transferable skills that open up many exciting possibilities for future career development and/or study
You’ll learn to
demonstrate a profound understanding of the theoretical basis of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics in animals, plants and microorganisms
apply your knowledge to cutting-edge research and technologies in molecular life sciences
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
acquire and practice communication skills in written and oral form
master individual time management and organisation as well as working as part of a team
gain valuable skills in recognising and solving problems with the use of biotechnological applications, from deciding on appropriate analysis regimes, experimental hypothesis generation and testing, as well as generating solutions and their academic or commercial dissemination
Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
REQUIREMENTS
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
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
