Undergraduate + Postgraduate
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry of Nutrition) and Master of Biomedical Science
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia(M355) 35 Stirling Highway Perth Western Australia 6009
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 3939
International
1800 653 050
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Frequently asked questions
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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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
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available 2021
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- Undergraduate + Postgraduate
- CM004
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
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
Biochemistry of Nutrition (Double Major)
Master of Biomedical Science
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