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Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply the principles of teamwork and collaboration by investigating and reporting on complex molecular cell biology topics.
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2.
Develop statistical, computational and laboratory skills required for investigation into the complexity of molecular and cellular processes.
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3.
Critically review and analyse scientific literature, derive hypotheses, design and perform experimental approaches, and analyse and communicate the findings through publications, presentations and digital media.
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4.
Analyse genetic information and understand how this is regulated and expressed in the cell, and the consequences of this expression on cell and organismal functioning.
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5.
Develop awareness of ethical and social issues through the investigation of the use and impact of technology and innovation on society, individual health and the environment.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Science and Business - BSc&Bus3925 - Science and Business
Bachelor of Life Sciences - BLS3966 - Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Bachelor of Science (International) - BSc(International)3987 - Science (International)

Specialisation Structure
84 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 84 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.

BABS1201
6 UOC
Molecules, Cells and Genes
BABS1202
6 UOC
Applied Biomolecular Sciences

Level 2 Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

BIOC2101
6 UOC
Principles of Biochemistry (Advanced)
BIOC2201
6 UOC
Principles of Molecular Biology (Advanced)
BABS2202
6 UOC
Molecular Cell Biology 1

Level 3 Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

BIOC3261
6 UOC
Human Biochemistry
BABS3121
6 UOC
Molecular Biology of Nucleic Acids
BIOC3111
6 UOC
Molecular Biology of Proteins

Recommended Electives

The following courses are recommended electives for students enrolled in this major, but are not required as part of the major.- BABS3281 Molecular Frontiers (6 UOC) (highly recommended for students who are planning to undertake Honours)- BABS3021 Microbial Genetics (6 UOC) or MICR3621 Microbial Genetics (Advanced) (6 UOC)- BINF3010 Applied … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Additional Information

Honours

For further information on Honours in Molecular and Cell Biology, please see the Molecular and Cell Biology Honours entry in this Handbook.

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