Overview

Discover the expertise of leading teachers, state-of-the-art facilities and a broad selection of science majors to suit your ambition. Practically apply your knowledge and learn on the job as you work as a scientist for a whole year – and get paid for it – with a 12-month work placement. You’ll emerge with the networks and experience to give you a competitive edge. 

There's still time to apply for Semester 1, 2025

Don't wait another year. Submit an application now and start your studies on Monday 3 March.

Your major

Explore the fundamental nature of matter and how it can be applied to a range of industries and medical investigations with the Biochemistry major. You’ll study the molecules of life, from culturing microorganisms to enzymes and DNA. Expand your biochemical knowledge and tap into big career aspirations by studying the very small.

Your industry experience

Build up your CV with real industry experience as you study with Work Integrated Learning, guaranteed for all our bachelor degrees. This Professional Degree includes a 12-month paid work placement and three industry-linked projects. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Understanding biomolecular structures
  • Conducting laboratory experiments
  • Critical data analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Researching and gathering information
  • Producing technical reports

Your career opportunities

  • Biochemical researcher
  • Clinical biochemist
  • Agricultural or environmental scientist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Food or beverage production technician
  • Pathologist

Key codes

CRICOS course code
095882G
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400210933
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400210931
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Top 200 for Physics

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

Ranked Top 200 in Physical Sciences

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

Top 200 universities worldwide for Physics and Astronomy

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

84.8% graduate satisfaction for overall experience

  • "The opportunities that are provided and supported by Swinburne are amazing. My favourite part of the course has to be when I worked with Oz Grav and Alan Duffy to investigate how useful virtual reality could be as a tool to teach and engage."

    Joel , Bachelor of Science (Professional)