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| Full Time | 3 Year(s) | Course fee: $29904-$32136 per year | MAR-12 |
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Course summary
This major gives students an opportunity to develop knowledge in key basic biological processes as well as more specialized areas of molecular science. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are key biological science disciplines. The knowledge and techniques of the disciplines are applied in many biological fields and have fuelled rapid advances in medical research and biotechnology. This major provides the springboard for students to enter careers including; medical research, biotechnology, agricultural sector, medical support industries, and education. Students will build a foundation of practical skills required for a career as a laboratory scientist, with a strong focus on communication, team-work and research, essential skills in the modern scientific workplace.
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements to be eligible for entry to this program: they should have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should have completed each of the prerequisite subjects for the course and any prerequisite tests, interviews or auditions. International applicants must fulfill the following English language requirements: they need to meet the University's TOEFL (academic test) requirements within the 24 months preceding application. The following scores are required: Paper based test - a score of 577 or more including a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English; Computer based test - a score of 233 or more including an Essay Rating score of 4.5; Internet based test - a score of 79 and scores of: 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and listening. They need to meet the University's IELTS (academic test) requirements within the 24 months preceding application. The following scores are required: an overall band score of 6.5 or more in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0. Applicants with an IELTS overall score of less than 7 and TOEFL (IBT) score of less than 94 will be required to take a Diagnostic English Language Assessment (DELA) on enrolment at the University and to follow recommendations for language support. They need to meet the University's Pearson Test of English (Academic test) requirement within the 24 months preceding application. The following score is required: an overall score of between 58-64 inclusive and achieve no PTE communicative skills score below 50.
University of Melbourne accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Awarding body
University of Melbourne
About University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne has been an international leader in research, teaching and learning for more than 150 years. The University’s recent number one ranking in Australia by the 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and the QS World University Rankings reaffirmed its position as a world-class institution and the leading higher education provider in Australia. At Melbourne, more than 6500 staff support a vibrant student community read more
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