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Curtin  School of Biomedical Sciences

Molecular biotechnology is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of science, providing an understanding of how our body functions and the underlying mechanisms of many human, animal and plant diseases.

Course Overview

The course covers all aspects of modern biotechnology with an emphasis on the current molecular techniques and the revolutionary impact they are having on our lives. The course covers: Genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, applications of DNA technologies in diagnostic medicine and forensic science, tissue engineering, human and animal cloning, social and ethical issues and commercial aspects confronting modern biotechnology. Our graduates look forward to an exciting career in a wide range of biotechnology, biomedical, agricultural and industrial based areas in hospital, medical research institutes, government, laboratories and in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

For more information, download the latest course overview and career information pamphlet. Also visit the Future Students website.

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