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Bachelor of Science -SMAH (Honours) (Cell and Molecular Biology)

Understand our natural world. Investigate global issues. Develop research skills.

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Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
1 year full-time
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 003126F
UOW: 741

Overview

Join one of humanity’s greatest collective endeavours when you study a degree in science at UOW. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to explore creative solutions for our world's biggest issues. You will learn about the science that underpins and advances societies globally.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is for high achieving students wishing to expand their knowledge in a topic of interest. Throughout this degree you will have the opportunity to undertake detailed research. This degree is designed to give you the skills to demonstrate excellence in research with a clear understanding of a research question in relation to current knowledge.

See the course handbook for more information.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in this academically rigorous field. You will learn the core fundamentals of science across practical and theoretical subjects in the first year of your degree before deciding which major/minor disciplines to focus on from the second year. You will complete extensive professional experience throughout your degree, which allows you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the lab.

Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections across the broader scientific community.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Archaeology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Biological Sciences

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Cell and Molecular Biology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Environment 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Environmental Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Exercise Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Geology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Marine Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Molecular Bioscience 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Nutrition 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

 

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Cell and Molecular Biology (major)

Your cell and molecular biology major will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enter careers in biomedical science and the biotechnology industry as you can select additional minors to explore other areas of study. Cell and molecular biology incorporates fundamental components of biological and medical science and has an increasingly important role in many aspects of modern medicine, genetics, evolutionary biology, genomics, bioinformatics and biotechnology.

Learn about DNA and RNA, proteins, and other molecules involved in a variety of cell functions, including the transmission of genetic information, using advanced tools and techniques for separation, manipulation, imaging and analysis.

To support your learning, you will participate in practical classes in our purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility in the Science Precinct of the Wollongong campus or out in the field.

In your final year you will complete a substantial piece of original scientific research tackling real problems, such as reviewing antibiotic resistance profiles within the Illawarra, while developing and showcasing your employability skills.

Accreditation & professional recognition

Graduates qualify to apply for membership of relevant professional societies, such as the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Australian Society for Microbiology

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

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International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$19176 (2025)$38352 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$19176 (2026)$38352 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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