The Biochemistry Plan is closely allied to the Genetics Plan and the Molecular Biology Plan all of which are concerned with understanding life processes at the level of molecular structure, function and interaction. The Biochemistry Plan therefore provides a knowledge base and a broad range of specialised techniques which are relevant to all biology. The major impact of this discipline is largely at the molecular level and is ideal for those students whose interests are in understanding and appreciating biological processes at the molecular rather than the descriptive level. Integration of these molecular approaches at the cellular, tissue and whole organism level is an increasingly important part of Biochemistry. This discipline also is the foundation of medical science and is playing an increasingly important role in many aspects of modern medicine. The Biochemistry Plan (see below) provides opportunities to combine Biochemistry with other related discipline areas through careful choice of elective courses in Stages 2 and 3 of the Plan.

For a MAJOR in Biochemistry, successful completion of the following courses is required.

Additionally, refer to the Biochemistry major in Table A here or in the printed copy of the handbook.

Note: CHEM1031 and CHEM1041 may be taken instead of CHEM1011 and CHEM1021, respectively.

PLUS

6 units of credit from

PLUS at least 6 units of credit from:

or

A total of 24 units of credit of Level III courses to be selected from the following:

12 or 18 units of credit from:

Note: BIOC3671 can be substituted for BIOC3271

Plus 0 - 12 units of credit from:

Note: BIOC3621 can be substituted for BIOC3121

Plus 0 or 6 units of credit from: