The University of Waikato, New Zealand, Hillcrest

Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.Sc.

Course Highlights

Molecular and Cellular Biology is an interdisciplinary field combining biochemistry, microbiology, genetics and physiology to study how cells function at the molecular level.

Career Opportunities

Career options for social sciences graduates: jobs you can do with a degree in economics, geography, history, law, politics, psychology, sociology etc. If you are graduating with a degree in social sciences, you may find there is a limited number of careers in which your subject is an essential requirement. However, there will be many areas in which your qualification can be an advantage.Careers for social science graduates Some of the areas employing social science graduates are: accountancy advertising/marketing banking and insurance business management economics local government management consultancy market research media politics psychology retail and sales teaching and lecturing tourism town planning.

Course Overview

By studying a major in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Waikato, you will: Gain a detailed knowledge of the molecules of life and the relationship between the structure and function of biomolecules; Understand the subcellular and cellular organisation of eukaryotic cells and the key catabolic, anabolic and metabolic cellular processes that occur; Learn how to distinguish between the genetic organisation and gene expression of viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes, and describe the mechanisms of inheritance and evolution; Be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of mammals and other organisms, and the mechanisms behind certain diseases. Along with relevant subject knowledge, you will also gain a range of critical thinking skills, and practical learning experiences from our range of challenging and innovative papers and programmes. There is a significant laboratory component to the Molecular and Cellular Biology major, where you will learn relevant skills and be exposed to some of the latest techniques available.

Subjects

Programme Structure For more information, please visit the programme website.

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements The University teaches in the medium of English and requires all students to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. The University's English language entry requirements are set out below. If you do not meet the English language entry requirements you can enrol in an English Language programme with our Waikato Pathways College.

Contact Details

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