Program Overview

Bachelor of Molecular Sciences

Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Molecular Sciences is a specialized undergraduate degree that focuses on the study of life at the molecular level. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the challenges in the biological and health sciences.

Majors Available

• Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics: Develop biological and analytical knowledge and skills in the area of genomics and other 'omic' data to inform basic human science questions relating to health, disease, agriculture, and our changing environment.
• Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biomedical Science: Explore the role of nutrition in saving lives, reducing morbidity, and improving health.
• Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biotechnology: Gain the skills needed to solve life's greatest challenges through cutting-edge approaches in medical, environmental, and agricultural advances.
• Biochemistry of Nutrition (Extended Major): Prepare for a career as a nutritional consultant, food technologist, dietician, biochemist, or healthcare professional.
• Molecular Life Sciences (Extended Major): Develop in-depth understanding in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, preparing you for a career in fields such as biotechnology, health diagnostics, aquaculture, and plant breeding.

The Learning Experience

• Barry J Marshall Library: A hub for science students and researchers, featuring soundproofed study rooms, multimedia suites, and a café on site.
• Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis: Enables research excellence by providing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• Why choose UWA: Explore our campuses and facilities, get to know the history of our State's oldest university, and discover why a UWA degree is highly valued.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• International Student Fees: Annual course fee is $49,200.00 (2025). Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• Scholarships: Available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Careers and Further Study

• Career Opportunities: Pursue further career development by completing an honours or master's degree, which opens the opportunity to expand your career at PhD level and beyond.
• Graduate Career Paths: Agricultural consultant, agricultural scientist, animal scientist, biochemist, biomedical scientist, biotechnologist, environmental scientist, food technologist, forensic scientist, geneticist, health and welfare service manager, health promotion officer, laboratory manager, nutritional scientist, pharmacist, policy and planning manager, research officer, secondary school teacher, university lecturer.

Entry Requirements

• Admission Requirements: Achieve the University's minimum entry score, demonstrate English language competence, and satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors.
• Assured Pathway information: Take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways, which gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses.

About the Bachelor of Molecular Sciences

• Course Overview: Understand life at the molecular level, the complex functioning of cells, tissues, and organisms. Training in cutting-edge technologies will equip you with the tools to tackle the many challenges in the biological and/or health sciences.
• Why study Bachelor of Molecular Sciences at UWA?: Learn from leading researchers, gain practical skills, and develop a deep understanding of molecular sciences.
• Work Integrated Learning: Develop your employability skills through a science work placement, available to all science undergraduate students.

Facilities

• Cell and Molecular Life Facility: Offers state-of-the-art technology to staff and students whose research investigates diverse insults affecting animal and human cells and tissues.
• Bayliss Building: Cutting-edge facilities enable world-class research and study, featuring labs built on every level to suit various curriculum requirements.