Study with the Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry
Each year, we teach over 2000 students in biochemistry, biomedicine, chemistry and molecular genetics.
Our undergraduate, postgraduate and Higher Degree by Research programs are student-centred, flexible and foster lifelong learning.
Our contemporary, evidence-based approach focuses on practical skills and on preparing students for careers that are professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
Our graduates embark on careers in research institutes, manufacturing and chemical industries, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government departments, pathology laboratories and hospitals.
Courses
Honours
Build upon your bachelor’s degree with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Science/Biomedicine Honours.
Be trained by world-leading experts and use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques as you take on ground-breaking research in your chosen scientific discipline.
Select from a range of laboratory or field-based projects in cardiovascular and cancer research, cell biology, chemistry, microorganisms, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, animal, plant and ecological studies.
Hone your management and communication skills as you present the findings and real-world implications of your research.
A supportive environment
We are committed to ensuring our students have an exceptional experience. Many of our students maintain strong connections with us as they advance in their professional careers.
We actively engage with our students, listening to their feedback and continuously enhancing their educational journey.
Our diverse range of subjects are available in blended and online formats, providing students with the flexibility and freedom to choose their preferred mode of study.
Additionally, our class sizes ensure that students have direct access to our dedicated staff and state-of-the-art teaching facilities.
Students also regularly engage socially through the Department's BioChem Society, which holds social and discipline-specific events.
Lab-based experience
We offer our students world-class teaching with an emphasis on research techniques and practical learning experiences.
Our students benefit from a comprehensive range of laboratory-based experiences, where small class sizes allow them to work closely with dedicated teaching staff – and put the theories they have learned into practice.
We also provide opportunities for student placements in our world-class research laboratories and with our industry partners.
A global perspective
We are globally connected through our teaching and research partnerships and collaborations.
We encourage our students to think globally with their learning its application to real-world challenges.
Our international teaching and research partnerships provide opportunities to enhance staff and student experiences.
Many of our staff have active collaborations with international researchers across Asia, the Americas and Europe, providing students with exchange and postgraduate career opportunities.