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Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)

Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living organisms and involves defining the structure, organisation, function and regulation of living organisms in molecular terms. This program has a multi-disciplinary approach and a flexible structure that provides students with the choice of three strands: a Structural Stream, a Cell and Molecular Stream and a Metabolism and Physiology Stream. Information on these streams can be obtained from the Department s of Biological Sciences and Chemistry or the Faculty of Science Office. Approval is required for entry to this degree program.

The Joint Coordinators of the program are Associate Professor John Carver (Department of Chemistry) and Associate Professor Ross Lilley (Department of Biological Sciences).

100-Level


BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms
6
BIOL104 Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment
6
Either  
CHEM101 Chemistry 1A
6
or  
CHEM104 Chemistry 1D
6
   
Either  
CHEM102 Chemistry 1B
6
or  
CHEM105 Chemistry 1E
6
Plus either
PHYS131 Physics for Environmental and Life Sciences A
6
PHYS132 Physics for Environmental and Life Sciences B
6
BMS101 Systemic Anatomy
6
BMS112 Human Physiology 1: Principles and Systems
6
or
PHYS141 Fundamentals of Physics A
6
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B
6
MATH187 Mathematics 1A Part 1 (or MATH141/161)
6
MATH188 Mathematics 1B Part 2 (or MATH142/162)
6


NB: PHYS131 may need to be replaced by MATH151 if entering the program with below the Science

Minimum Mathematics Requirement of at least 72/100 in HSC 2U Mathematics.


200-Level


BIOL213 Principles of Biochemistry
BIOL214 The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
BIOL215 Introductory Genetics
CHEM211 Inorganic Chemistry II
CHEM212 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM214 Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II


plus two of the following
BIOL240 Functional Biology of Plants and Animals
CHEM213 Physical Chemistry II
BMS202 Human Physiology II
BMS204 Introduction to Pathophysiology II


300 Level


An approved combination of at least 24 credit points from the following:


BIOL303 Biotechnology: Applied Molecular and Cell Biology
BIOL320 Molecular Cell Biology
CHEM320 Biological Chemistry


Plus three of the following:
BIOL321 Cellular and Molecular Immunology
CHEM321 Organic Synthesis and Reactivity
CHEM364 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
CHEM314 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM350 Principles of Pharmacology
PHN301 Nutrients and Metabolism
(Consult subject co-ordinator) Advanced Biochemistry Project

If the required academic standard is attained the Biochemistry student may proceed to an Honours year (one year research project) within any of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science or Chemistry or to a joint project between any two of these Departments.