Analytical biosciences explores the development and application of advanced analytical techniques in the area of biomedical sciences. Analytical chemical data is used in areas including drug metabolism, clinical and toxicological trials, and biomacromolecular characterisation.

This major will provide you with broad knowledge of clinically important molecules including drugs (medicines), proteins and genes. It will develop your skills in the analysis and measurement of these molecules and methods for ensuring accuracy. You’ll learn to investigate and solve theoretical and practical problems, including developing hypotheses and experiments, both individually and in teams. You’ll also learn how to perform analytical, biochemical and microbiological procedures for disease diagnosis and accurately record observations. And with the ability to synthesise and analyse published literature; form scientifically defensible arguments; and work in an ethical, safe and effective manner, your career prospects will soar.

Key Features

• Macquarie is recognised nationally as a centre of excellence for biomolecular analysis – thanks to research centres such as the Macquarie University Centre for Analytical Biotechnology.
• You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from leading scientists at MQ Health – Australia’s first university-led fully integrated health sciences centre.
• You’ll have access to modern labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research.
• This major – designed in consultation with industry, and past and current students – offers a choice of study areas that are relevant and on the cutting-edge of medical science research.
• Our industry partnerships will give you access to medical and health industry professionals from your first year.
• In your final year, you’ll have opportunities for industry placements, independent research projects, engaging with Aboriginal communities and contributing to the annual Indigenous Science Experience.
• A dedicated careers fair will provide you with networking opportunities with potential employers, including diagnostic labs, clinical trial scientists, and allied health and biotechnology companies.
• As well as in-depth scientific knowledge, you’ll acquire skills in computer programming, accessing and storing big data generated from next-generation sequencing technologies, variant analysis and analytical pipelines for big data.
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and overall graduate satisfaction in science (QILT, 2017).

• Drug discovery and development researcher
• Forensic scientist
• Genetic counsellor
• Health researcher
• Hospital scientist
• Lab technician
• Medical researcher
• Pharmacologist
• Scientific officer with pharmaceutical, pathology and reproductive technology companies