Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biochemistry

Biochemistry brings together biology and chemistry to look at processes at molecular level, and is relevant to a range of disciplines including genetics, microbiology, plant science and medicine.

Students develop their knowledge and skills in subjects such as biotechnology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences and analytical techniques currently used by the industry, particularly the pharmaceutical and drug discovery sectors. It takes students on a journey of studying chemical compounds and reactions occurring in the cells of living organisms, including the molecular and biochemical analysis of life processes. It makes students appreciate how different macromolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids) interact to create life.

Students learn how gene expression is controlled and how it brings diversity in life, what goes wrong to cause metabolic diseases, how modern genetic tools and stem cells are at the cusp of bringing a revolution in gene therapy and healthcare. Students also learn about microbiology, microbial diversity and how we counter infectious diseases. They are introduced to concepts such as drug resistance and its development.