The Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Biomolecular Physics) degree is for high-achieving students interested in a challenging program leading to a career in scientific research. The UOW Honours website provides lots of useful information regarding research opportunities, scholarships, and application procedures.

Biomolecular physicists are integrated across a wide range of careers including commercial biomedicine, instrumentation and biotech companies (e.g. Sigma and Life Technologies). They assist in developing molecular diagnostic instrumentation for government and institutional research laboratories, as well beam-line scientists at National Research Facilities (e.g. ANSTO and the Australian Synchrotron).

Biomolecular Physicists work closely with other scientists with an aim to develop a better understanding of diseases and improve treatment and diagnostic, and recovery in a range of medical conditions. They seek to develop new methods and technology to assist with better food processing and preservation. This degree will excite and challenge students with an aptitude for physics and mathematics and an interest in biology and chemistry.

What you will study

This degree requires completion of subjects in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biological science and statistics. You will also study specialist subjects in imaging, structure and dynamics of living and soft matters. These lectures will be provided by experts from within UOW and at external research institutes. You will participate in various enrichment activities and develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the Faculty’s research teams.

• University Academic/Research Staff
• R&D Industry Scientist
• Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist
• Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist
• Science/ Physics/ Math/Technology High School Teacher
• Defence Scientist
• Patent Examiner
• Experimental Scientist
• Astrophysicist
• Radiation Protection Officer
• Atmospheric Scientist
• Product Manager
• Biomolecular Physicist
• Beam Telecommunication Engineers
• Materials Scientist
• Computer Scientist
• IT Consultant
• Analyst
• Professor
• Executive Director
• Chief Operating Officer