Undergraduate study in Cell and Molecular Bioscience
Learn about your undergraduate study options for Cell and Molecular Bioscience.
Important notice
From 2027, the Cell and Molecular Bioscience major will offer a year one entry pathway into the following year two clinical programmes: Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Imaging (Honours). You can find out more about this and other clinical programme pathway options on our health majors in Science page.
What can you study in Cell and Molecular Bioscience?
You can study Cell and Molecular Bioscience as a major in the Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Within this major you can study genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology. Topics are linked to human health in areas such as neuroscience, cancer and development, plant biotechnology and molecular ecology.
For a comprehensive Biological Sciences programme, consider a double major with Cell and Molecular Bioscience and Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution.
Other complementary majors include:
- Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Chemistry
- Exercise Sciences
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Structuring your undergraduate programme in Cell and Molecular Bioscience
Explore the full programme structure in the Curriculum Catalogue.
Read more about health majors in science if you are considering applying for clinical selection into a year two clinical health programme.
Scholarships and awards
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Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
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