卧龙岗大学

The Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Biomolecular Physics) degree is for high-achieving students interested in a challenging program leading to a career in scientific research. The UOW Honours website provides lots of useful information regarding research opportunities, scholarships, and application procedures.

Biomolecular physicists are integrated across a wide range of careers including commercial biomedicine, instrumentation and biotech companies (e.g. Sigma and Life Technologies). They assist in developing molecular diagnostic instrumentation for government and institutional research laboratories, as well beam-line scientists at National Research Facilities (e.g. ANSTO and the Australian Synchrotron).

Biomolecular Physicists work closely with other scientists with an aim to develop a better understanding of diseases and improve treatment and diagnostic, and recovery in a range of medical conditions. They seek to develop new methods and technology to assist with better food processing and preservation. This degree will excite and challenge students with an aptitude for physics and mathematics and an interest in biology and chemistry.

What you will study
This degree requires completion of subjects in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biological science and statistics. You will also study specialist subjects in imaging, structure and dynamics of living and soft matters. These lectures will be provided by experts from within UOW and at external research institutes. You will participate in various enrichment activities and develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the Faculty’s research teams.

Why choose this course

Molecular life sciences are at the forefront of scientific discovery, unlocking the innermost secrets of the cell and developing new ways to detect and attack disease. UOW’s new $80 million research centre Molecular Horizons will house two cryo-electron microscopes: the three-metre tall, one tonne Titan Krios – the world’s most powerful high-resolution electron microscope – and the slightly smaller Talos Arctica.

When you study at UOW you join a vibrant community made up of leading fundamental physics and medical radiation physics researchers and teachers who are internationally recognised in many fields of physics research including medical radiation physics, solid state physics, photonics and education.

You’ll be part of the highly regarded UOW School of Physics that is ranked “above world standard performance by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) in Condensed Matter Physics and Medical Radiation Physics.

Many physicists at UOW work under the aegis of the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM). ISEM is recognised as a flagship research strength of UOW.

UOW is also home to the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) which fosters world-class research into prevalent and chronic lifestyle-related diseases, cancer, mental health and ageing diseases, including dementia.

Career opportunities

University Academic/Research Staff

R&D Industry Scientist

Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist

Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist

Science/ Physics/ Math/Technology High School Teacher

Defence Scientist

Patent Examiner

Experimental Scientist

Astrophysicist

Radiation Protection Officer

Atmospheric Scientist

Product Manager

Biomolecular Physicist

Beam Telecommunication Engineers

Materials Scientist

Computer Scientist

IT Consultant

Analyst

Professor

Executive Director

Chief Operating Officer