Griffith University

What is biomolecular science?

Biomolecular science is one of the most rapidly developing areas in science and is at the crossroads of the biological, chemical and physical sciences. Founded on the basic disciplines of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology, it encompasses the new genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics and chemical biology.

If you are into hard-core discovery and love being up with the latest developments, a career as a biomolecular research scientist is for you.

These talented guys and girls are doing for science what Christopher Columbus did for geography or Versace did for fashion. With an emphasis on discovery and design these scientists work at the cutting edge of research discovering how different molecules act on our cells – essential knowledge in the search for new products and drug treatments.

Today's discoveries in the biomolecular sciences lead to tomorrow's applications in fields ranging from medicine and health care to food, agriculture, environmental protection and the biotechnology industries. This opens up a wealth of career options and the opportunity to make a difference in your career.

If you are thinking Biotech, don't restrict your options – think Biomolec. The biomolecular science disciplines are the enabling disciplines of all the biotech industries and this ground-breaking degree focuses on developing employer-preferred core skills – high-level scientific knowledge and technical skills in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and the modern molecular biosciences, together with problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork.

What can I study?

• Stem cell and molecular therapies
• Environmental biotechnology
• Medicinal Chemistry and drug discovery
• Plant biotechnology
• Biochemistry and molecular biology