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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Bachelor of Science (Biomolecular Physics)

  • Bachelor

This degree will excite and challenge students with an aptitude for physics and mathematics, and an interest in biology and chemistry. Biomolecular Science helps us understand the machinery of human cells and how diseases work.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
757, 031274F
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
78

About this course

This degree will excite and challenge students with an aptitude for physics and mathematics, and an interest in biology and chemistry.

Biomolecular Science helps us understand the machinery of human cells and how diseases work. Biomolecular physicists work closely with other scientists with an aim to develop a better understanding of diseases and improve treatment, diagnosis and recovery in a range of medical conditions. They seek to develop new methods and technology to assist with better food processing and preservation.

Biomolecular physicists are integrated across a wide range of careers, including commercial bio-medicine, instrumentation and biotech companies (e.g. Sigma and Life Technologies). They assist in developing molecular diagnostic instrumentation for government and institutional research laboratories. They can also assist beamline scientists at National Research Facilities (e.g. ANSTO and the Australian Synchrotron).

Study locations

Wollongong

Career pathways

  • University Academic/Research Staff
  • R&D Industry Scientist
  • Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist
  • Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist
  • Science/ Physics/ Math/Technology High School Teacher
  • Defence Scientist
  • Patent Examiner
  • Experimental Scientist
  • Astrophysicist
  • Radiation Protection Officer
  • Atmospheric Scientist
  • Product Manager
  • Biomolecular Physicist
  • Beam Telecommunication Engineers
  • Materials Scientist
  • Computer Scientist
  • IT Consultant
  • Analyst
  • Professor
  • Executive Director
  • Chief Operating Officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
90%
Skill scale
67.9%
Teaching scale
57.9%
Employed full-time
$59.2k
Average salary