2018 Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

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Bachelor of Science (Biomolecular Physics)

Course Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Science (Biomolecular Physics) students are required to complete:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
PHYS141 Fundamentals of Physics A 6 Autumn
MATH187 Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus 6 Autumn
CHEM101 Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry 6 Autumn
OR
CHEM104 Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter 6 Autumn
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM101. All other students must enrol in CHEM104.
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B 6 Spring
MATH188 Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus 6 Spring
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 Spring
CHEM102 Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life 6 Spring
OR
CHEM105 Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures 6 Spring
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM102. All other students must enrol in CHEM105. CHEM106 is required for students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 as pre-requisite subjects for most 200-level CHEM subjects. 
Plus an elective or
CHEM106 Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter 6 Summer 2018/2018
Year 2
PHYS205 Advanced Modern Physics 6 Autumn
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
BIOL213 Principles of Biochemistry 6 Autumn
PHYS215 Vibrations, Waves & Optics 6 Autumn
PHYS225 Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics 6 Spring
PHYS235 Mechanics & Thermodynamics 6 Spring
MATH202 Differential Equations 2 6 Spring
CHEM214 Analytical and Environmental Chemistry 6 Spring
Year3
PHYS305 Quantum Mechanics 6 Autumn
PHYS325 Electromagnetism 6 Autumn
CHEM324 Instrumental Analysis 6 Autumn
CHEM325 Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure 6 Spring
BNAN201 Biology at the Nanoscale 6 Spring
MATH204 Complex Variables and Group Theory 6 Spring
PHYS369 Imaging, Structure and Dynamics of Living and Soft Matter 6 Not available in 2018
PHYS385 Statistical Mechanics 6 Spring

 

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Last reviewed: 28 November, 2017