Explore the molecules of life like enzymes and proteins, and understand DNA and the role it plays in life with our biochemistry courses and degrees. 

In a biochemistry course, you’ll study the nature of matter, looking at reactions and properties, organisms and complex molecules. Better yet, we’ll teach you how these concepts relate to real, practical applications in medical research. 

If you’re interested in everything from food production to pharmaceuticals, biochemistry prepares you for what could be a truly world-changing career.

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The Swinburne Advantage

An undergraduate degree must be about more than just knowledge – it’s also job readiness, professional experience and access to further opportunities. 

We partner with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. Our degrees can include placements, internships, industry-linked projects, study tours and more. This is your chance to work on real-life projects, solve day-to-day challenges in your field and gain the professional skills that put knowledge into practice. You’ll build invaluable skills and confidence, knowing you have what it takes to land a job by graduation or even before. 

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