Study
Students interested in the Molecular Sciences have many study options both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Through the School of Molecular Sciences and its constituent Departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, and Pharmacy students can enrol in a number of courses and study a wide variety of subjects.
La Trobe University’s science undergraduate students have access to LIMS’ facilities and expertise during their studies. LIMS will integrate undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with research training by sharing space and equipment.
Biochemistry
Undergraduate
The Department of Biochemistry is responsible for teaching biochemistry and molecular biology units to undergraduates in the second and third year. A fourth, BSc(Hons) year is also available.
Postgraduate
The department offers PhD degrees and students also have the opportunity to enrol in Masters programs specialising in biotechnology and bioinformatics.
Chemistry
Undergraduate
Students interested in chemistry can enrol in a number of courses, from more specialist courses (nanotechnology, medicinal chemistry) to more general courses (general science). Bachelor degrees are three years full-time study. You can choose chemistry subjects at all years of study. Students completing a major in chemistry with good grades have the opportunity to undertake honours in chemistry, which is in general a pre-requisite for further study in chemistry.
Read further information about undergraduate chemistry courses offered at La Trobe.
Postgraduate
The Department of Chemistry offers a number of postgraduate degrees, including both research and coursework degrees. The Department has excellent facilities for research, including state-of-the-art instrumentation and computing facilities.
Read further information about postgraduate study in chemistry at La Trobe.
Genetics
Undergraduate
Undergraduate students can major in genetics and an honours year is available for students who achieve the requisite marks. Read further information about undergraduate genetic subjects and honours level study in genetics.
Postgraduate
Masters and PhD postgraduate degrees by research can be pursued in the Department of Genetics, part of the Faculty of Science and Technology. This research is supervised by the academic staff of the Department of Genetics.
Read further information on postgraduate study in the Department of Genetics at La Trobe.
Pharmacy
Undergraduate
The School of Pharmacy and Applied Science offers courses in the disciplines of science and pharmacy at the Bendigo campus.
For more information about studying pharmacy please see the pharmacy study options page.
Postgraduate
The School of Pharmacy and Applied Science offers research-based postgraduate programs in Pharmacy leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Applicants normally have an honours degree in pharmacy, applied science, science, or an equivalent degree. Candidates with H1 equivalence are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Other options at honours, postgraduate coursework and research levels can be viewed at the School's study options pages.
For further details about research scholarships, consult the information at the La Trobe Research Services pages.
Scholarships
LIMS scholarships.
