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.
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Student experience
We pride ourselves on our professional and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge they need to graduate with confidence.
Our students also contribute to the development of positive, safe and supportive learning environments – and the diversity of our student body is a key strength of our School.
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At La Trobe University, we have a longstanding commitment to diversity, inclusion and social justice; our students are among the most diverse of all Australian universities, and we are committed to providing a learning environment and workplace where all students and staff feel valued, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.
We care about building a connected community that actively champions diversity and inclusion to help people thrive. We achieve this by supporting our people, valuing diverse thinking as a key driver of innovation, and holding ourselves to account in delivering a culture where equity is a way of life.
La Trobe is committed to promoting equal opportunities and support for all students and staff, with a focus on six key pillars: cultural, disability, gender equality, Indigenous, LGBTIQA and life stages.
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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.
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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.
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.