Recommended Preparation: WACE Chemistry ATAR, Mathematics Applications ATAR, Biology or Human Biology ATAR
Introductory units are available in the first year of the course for applicants without this background.
Course overview
DNA, RNA, proteins and metabolites – these are the molecules essential for functions of life. Understanding their structure and function is the foundation of molecular and genetic discoveries that could cure disease, increase crop productivity or even solve criminal cases.
Learn how to solve problems at the molecular level, with the most up-to-date knowledge and training in molecular genetics. You’ll gain the molecular biology skills you need to analyse molecular samples, and learn how to apply them across widespread fields including animal science, biomedical science, conservation biology, crop and pasture science, forensics, marine science and medicine.
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Career Opportunities
Bioinformatician, genetic engineer, molecular biologist, molecular biotechnologist, research scientist or university academic
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Other criteria that apply to this course
This course requires students to participate in practical work involving living and dead animals and/or tissues from animals throughout the course.Majors
Genetics and molecular biology
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Total students842
#2023Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA