Undergraduate + Postgraduate
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry of Nutrition) and Master of Biomedical Science
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Careers and further study
This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Graduates typically undertake further study to specialise in a professional area, including dietetics, research, food science and technology, health promotion or teaching.
Careers include:
- Teaching and research within universities
- Governmental and Regulatory Agencies
- Food, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries
- Nutritional biochemists may also work in fields related to public policy, health care, or product development and marketing in the food industry.
Career Opportunities
Biochemist/ Molecular Biologist
Health Researcher
Health Promotion Officer
Food Scientist
Fees and scholarships
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Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Undergraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Admission requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- 90
English competency
Mathematics requirement
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR
How to apply
Ready to apply for this major? Follow the steps and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.
Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available 2021
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- Undergraduate + Postgraduate
- CM004
- 102860G
Why study this course?
- You’ll develop your understanding of the evidence behind the association of nutrition, exercise and the most predominant lifestyle diseases (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, osteoporosis, and cancer)
- This major focuses on nutrition at a molecular level and gives you a deeper understanding of the molecular processes related to nutrition
- This major focuses on combining your academic studies with developing your hands-on skills in laboratories which will prepare you for work in industry or research
You'll learn to
- develop biochemical and nutrition knowledge with particular reference to recent developments in nutritional sciences
- use techniques that are used in modern research laboratories to develop a range of technical laboratory and research skills
- understand the importance of exercise and the role of micronutrients and macronutrients in maintaining health and preventing lifestyle diseases
Course structure
In your first three years, you will complete the Biochemistry of Nutrition (extended major) and a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete your selected specialisation in the Master of Biomedical Science. Refer to the course structure for more information
Course structure
Biochemistry of Nutrition Combined Bachelor's and Master's
BSc (Biochemistry of Nutrition Extended Major) and Master of Biomedical Science
Undergraduate (UG) specific units
Elective units
Postgraduate (PG) specific units
| YEAR | SEMESTER | UNITS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST YEAR | 1 | CHEM1001 | STAT1400 | ANHB1101 | Elective |
| 2 | SCIE1106 | CHEM1004 | PHYL2002 | BIOC2002 | |
| 2ND YEAR | 1 | BIOC2001 | PHYL2001 | Elective | Elective |
| 2 | BIOC3003 | BIOC3005 | PHYL3003 | PHYL3004 | |
| 3RD YEAR | 1 | BIOC3001 | BIOC3004 | PHYL3001 | PHYL3002 |
| 2 | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | |
| 4TH YEAR | 1 | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific |
| 2 | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | PG Specific | |
Postgraduate units will vary depending on your chosen specialisation, a study plan will be provided later in your degree.
Unit Description
- CHEM1001 - Chemistry—Properties and Energetics
- STAT1400 - Statistics for Science
- ANHB1101 - Human Biology I: Becoming Human
- SCIE1106 - Molecular Biology of the Cell
- CHEM1004 - Chemistry—Properties and Energetics
- PHYL2002 - Physiology of Cells
- BIOC2002 - Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function
- BIOC2001 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Cell
- PHYL2001 - Physiology of Human Body Systems
- BIOC3003 - Omics—Global Approaches to Cell Function
- PHYL3003 - Physiology of Nutrition and Metabolism
- BIOC3005 - Cellular Biochemistry
- PHYL3004 - Physiology of Integrated Organ Function
- BIOC3001 - Molecular Biology
- BIOC3004 - Biochemistry in Health and Disease
- PHYL3001 - Physiology of Membranes, Muscles and Signalling
- PHYL3002 - Physiology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- PG Specific - Master of Biomedical Science
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