Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major
50 points
Level 3: compulsory
Level 3: pick 2
- BCMB30001 Protein Structure and Function
- BCMB30002 Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics
- BCMB30004 Cell Signalling and Neurochemistry
- BCMB30011 Cellular Metabolism and Disease
- BIOM30003 Biomedical Science Research Project
- CEDB30002 Principles of Cell Biology
- MIIM30017 Medical Microbiology: Parasitology
Level 1 and 2: take these first
Where it can lead
What the Handbook says Biochemistry and Molecular Biology leads to, with official job information from the Australian Government's Your Career site.
- Laboratory scientist · Official job info: Medical Laboratory Scientist · Which subjects matter for a laboratory scientist?
Related fields
Matched by subject area: the Handbook page doesn't name these jobs.
Industries
medical research, biotechnology, agricultural and medical support industries, education
Further study
- After the Bachelor of Science: Honours (depending on the major; see BH-SCI), graduate professional entry degrees (some with research training), and research higher degrees (masters/doctoral) after research training in Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters.
From the Handbook · checked 2026-10-23
From the 2026 University of Melbourne Handbook. Check it before you enrol.