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Biochemistry and Pharmacology // Structure

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100 credit points

The Honours program consists of 100 credit points completed over 12 months full time (or part time equivalent) comprising of two (2) Advanced Coursework subjects and a Research Project.

To be awarded Honours with a specialisation in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, students must successfully complete the following:

  • BCMB40002 Advanced Studies in Biochemistry (12.5 points)
  • BIOM40001 Introduction to Biomedical Research (12.5 points)
  • Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research (75 points) (BCMB40009 and BCMB40010 OR BCMB40013 and BCMB40014)

There are no elective subjects in this Honours program.

Subject Options

Coursework Component

Students must complete 25 credit points of advanced coursework subjects. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subject in the appropriate semester.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BCMB40002 Biochemistry & Pharmacology Coursework
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Research Component

Students must complete a total of 75 credit points of research across the duration of the Honours program.

Students who commence in February (start year) will complete:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BCMB40009 Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
BCMB40010 Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Students who commence in August (mid year) will complete:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BCMB40011 Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 1
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50
BCMB40012 Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Links

https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/biochemistry

Last updated: 14 February 2024