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Bachelor of Science -SMAH (Cell and Molecular Biology)

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
70
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 003283D
UOW: 742

Overview

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year degree, in which you will complete 24 subjects, of which some will contribute to your major (your chosen specialisation).

Incredibly flexible, you can choose to begin your specialisation immediately, if you have decided on your major, or in second year after completing foundational subjects in first year. We can help you build the degree that’s right for you by providing career advice and guiding you through your study options to ensure you reach your career goals.

To support your learning, you will participate in practical classes in our new purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility in the Science Precinct of the Wollongong campus. In addition, you will complete a research project tackling real problems, such as analysis of pollutants in water leachate and the chemical composition of vapes, all while developing and showcasing your employability skills.

See the course handbook for more information.

On completion, high-performing students considering further study or a career in research should consider the Bachelor of Science (Honours). This one-year degree offers students a pathway to expand their knowledge in chemistry and achieve their research aspirations.

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

Major 

Campus Availability 

Cell and Molecular Biology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Ecology and Conservation Biology 

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.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$18936 (2025)$113616 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$18936 (2026)$113616 (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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