Biomolecular Science
Mark von Itzstein, Director, Institute for Glycomics
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What is biomolecular science?
If you're 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 research cutting-edge, discovering how different molecules act on our cells essential knowledge in the search for new products and drug treatments.
They may also work to outsmart disease by designing highly-specific drug molecules that fit our bodies like jigsaw pieces to destroy, say, a cancer cell without harming healthy cells.
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 opening up a wealth of career options and the opportunity to make a difference in your career.
Griffith's Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) is offered at Gold Coast and Brisbane (Nathan campus). Based on Griffith's already successful Bachelor of Biomolecular Science program, this new advanced program is designed to train a new generation of biomolecular scientists to meet the growing demand for professional, workplace-ready, research-ready graduates with high-level expertise and skill.
Interested in scientific discovery? Test your knowledge. Give our interactive quiz a go!
July 22 - 24, 2009
Gold Coast campus
Six $3000 Scholarships are available for applicants who enrol in the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) in 2010. Application forms will be available here in August 2009. Applications close 30th November 2009.
The most intriguing science degree just got a whole lot more flexible.
Griffith graduate Adam Kaity is putting his biomolecular science skills to use using natural genetic engineering to develop a stronger, tastier, more resistant papaya.