2019 Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

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
PHYS141Fundamentals of Physics A6Autumn
MATH187Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus6Autumn
CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry6Autumn
OR
CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter6Autumn
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.
PHYS142Fundamentals of Physics B6Spring
MATH188Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus6Spring
BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms6Spring
CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life6Spring
OR
CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures6Spring
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
CHEM106Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter6Summer 2019/2020
Year 2
MATH201Multivariate and Vector Calculus6Autumn
MATH202Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications6Autumn
PHYS205Advanced Modern Physics6Autumn
PHYS215Vibrations, Waves & Optics6Autumn
CHEM214Analytical and Environmental Chemistry6Spring
MATH203Linear Algebra and Groups6Spring
PHYS225Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics6Spring
PHYS235Mechanics & Thermodynamics6Spring
Year3
BIOL213Principles of Biochemistry6Autumn
CHEM324Chemical Analysis and Inference6Autumn
PHYS305Quantum Mechanics6Autumn
PHYS325Electromagnetism6Autumn
BNAN201Biology at the Nanoscale6Spring
CHEM325Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules6Spring
PHYS369Imaging, Structure and Dynamics of Living and Soft Matter6Not available in 2019
PHYS385Statistical Mechanics6Spring

 

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: 10 October, 2018