The School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) at UNSW is among the largest and most prestigious schools of scientific research and teaching in Australia. With distinguished academic staff, an innovative teaching program and state-of-the-art facilities, BABS is producing graduates and scientific discoveries of international renown. Research projects and teaching within the school fall within the disciplines of molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, immunology, bioengineering, bioinformatics and biotechnology.

The School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences offers a wide range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programs to cater to the needs and interests of enrolling students. Our programs offer an integrated course of study in the biomolecular sciences with a high degree of flexibility and the opportunity to specialise in the later years of the degree. They provide cutting-edge training in research techniques and modern laboratory experience for those wishing to pursue research-oriented careers.

There is also a focus on developing the communication and information retrieval skills necessary to stay current in this rapidly evolving area of science and on acquiring the expertise required to maintain life-long learning. The active research environment in the school benefits students at all levels by exposing them to the most recent scientific developments and providing them with the opportunity to become part of a research team.

Excellence in scientific research is an essential component of the school of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. The high quality of scientific research in the school is exemplified by the proliferation of commercial partnerships, overseas collaborators, and publications in international journals. Spearheading the research in the school is an impressive level of government and private funding, state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified academic staff members, many of whom are internationally recognised leaders in their field of research. In addition, the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences is home to several Centres of Excellence, as well as Facilities that provide technology and services of international quality.

For further information on the programs of study offered by the School, please refer to the relevant discipline entries in this online Handbook and to the School's website. We look forward to welcoming you to UNSW.

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