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Molecular Biology (BSc)

Course Code: B1139

Molecular Biology is concerned with the structure and function of genetic material, the organisation and expression of genes and with the techniques of genetic engineering. These techniques have widespread application in agriculture (production of disease resistant crops; enhancement of the nutritive value of plant and animal products), in medicine (production of vaccines; treatment of genetic diseases; understanding the molecular basis of cancer), in forensic science (DNA profiling) and in conservation biology (control of feral animals; generation of disease resistance in plants and animals).

From the perspective of the fundamental disciplines of biochemistry and microbiology, the Molecular Biology major provides in-depth study of modern molecular genetics and introduces students to the scientific techniques associated with gene manipulation. Students are also provided with an opportunity to explore the ethical considerations relevant to gene transfer technology.

Level:	Bachelor
Qualification:	Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Molecular Biology
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	Murdoch campus (internal) Some units may also be available in the following locations and attendance modes: Murdoch campus (external)
Employment Prospects:	Molecular biologists are in high demand in hospitals, research organisations such as the CSIRO and medical research centres, university and agriculture departments and in biotechnology and food processing companies.
Special Requirements:	Students undertaking units in Molecular Biology will not be required to kill any vertebrate animal but they will be required to work with fresh tissue from dead animals in certain units.

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