Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Biomolecular Sciences
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Overview
Engineering at Macquarie is a unique electronic engineering program. The main focus is on practical learning based on the use of modern electronics, telecommunications techniques and software technologies to design, construct, manufacture and manage systems and products.
Study Engineering with Science and gain greater scientific insight in a particular area for your future career.
In this program you'll choose from six engineering majors:
- Computer
- Electronic
- Mechatronic
- Software
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
You'll complement your engineering studies with your choice of science major. There are over 20 majors available to choose from in the Bachelor of Science.
Biomolecular science is the study of how molecules work in living biological systems. It is based on biochemistry and molecular biology, and extends into genetics, genomics and proteomics, biotechnology, structural and systems biology, and bioinformatics.
You’ll gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a range of relevant subject areas, including biochemistry, biotechnology, cellular biochemistry, genetic engineering, genomics, microbiology, molecular analysis, molecular biology, molecular structures, proteomics.
You can specialise in your area of interest, or combine with a range of related disciplines including chemistry, biological sciences, medical sciences, physics, geosciences, business and law.
Degrees offering Biomolecular Sciences
Key features
- Take advantage of Peer Assisted Learning and mentoring.
- Wide range of job options, including the pharmaceutical, diagnostics and biotechnology industries.
- Excellent foundation for postgraduate studies, including medicine.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students wishing to explore how molecules influence the structure and function of living systems, using state-of-the-art instrumentation and approaches.
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Entry requirements
- HSC Mathematics (Band 2)
- Chemistry (Band 3) (or equivalent)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the recommended prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 75 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 48 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 400 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Engineering designated units | 87 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Science designated units | 39 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Engineering | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC141 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC170 | Introduction to Electronic Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | ||
| or | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH136 | Mathematics IB | ||
| or | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS140 | Physics IA | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS143 | Physics IB | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ELEC270 | Linear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG200 | Introduction to Professional Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | MATH235 | Mathematics IIA | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG300 | Engineering Project Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS360 | Technology Management | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG460 | Engineering Principles and Practice | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG400 | P | Industry Experience | 0 | |
| Required | either | ENGG410 | Engineering Major Project | ||
| or | ENGG411 | Engineering Research Thesis | 12 | ||
| Required | ENGG450 | Systems Design and Engineering | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CBMS103 | Organic and Biological Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Required | BIOL115 | The Thread of Life | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 6cp from | CBMS215 | Microbiology | ||
| CBMS223 | Biochemistry | ||||
| CBMS224 | Molecular Biology | 6 | |||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | CBMS330 | C | Biomolecular Sciences Capstone | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | CBMS331 | Molecular and Medical Biotechnology | ||
| CBMS332 | Protein Discovery and Analysis | ||||
| CBMS333 | Functional Proteomics | ||||
| CBMS335 | Medical Microbiology | ||||
| CBMS336 | Molecular Biology and Genomics | ||||
| CBMS337 | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | 9 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- agribiotechnology
- biomarker discovery
- biomedical sciences
- bioproduct manufacturing
- drug discovery
- patent law
- pharmaceuticals
- research
- sales and marketing
- teaching
Employers
• biotechnology industry
• educational institutions
• government agencies
• government laboratories
• pharmaceutical companies
• research institutes
• universities
Average starting salary
$46,589 for a sciences graduate (source: The Good Universities Guide, 2010)


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