?? Immunology ?? Microbiology ?? Pharmacology ?? Physiology Health science programs offer substantial, practical components drawing on JCU’s close links with local hospitals, industry and research bodies.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Course highlights Along with excellent laboratory facilities and a regular program of visiting lecturers students learn how cells survive, how they break down compounds and harvest the energy contained within them, how these processes are integrated and the ways in which biochemical processes are regulated. Students also learn the basic principles of molecular biology and the tools used in gene cloning. Gene regulation and how developmental processes are regulated within different organisms is also included in this course, as is intellectual property rights, ethics, gene technology, GM foods and a variety of other issues encountered in the biotechnology industry. Career opportunities JCU graduates from this field have the experience, academic knowledge and laboratory skills required for almost any job in a wide range of scientific disciplines, supporting a range of employment opportunities. From pathology and hospital laboratories through to the food, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as government departments and research laboratories are available. A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Molecular Genetics ?? Regulation Cell ?? Genes, Genomes and Development ?? Advanced Cell Biology ?? Biotechnology ?? Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ?? Instrumental Analytical Techniques ?? Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases
biomedical and health sciences, biological sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, pharmacy, and chemical and environmental engineering. The course incorporates the traditional areas of physical, analytical, inorganic and organic chemistry as well as topics in environmental, medicinal, marine chemistry and chemical ecology. Students with a particular interest in industrial chemistry may also include components on control and optimisation of industrial processes. Career opportunities Chemistry graduates are employed in a wide variety of sciencerelated areas. Careers are many, for example, manufacturing and processing industries, mining, the pharmaceuticals and healthrelated industries, agriculture, food industries, state and federal government agencies (e.g. forensic science, customs and patents), defence, education (secondary schools and universities) and research institutes. Graduates who specialise in Environmental Chemistry can seek careers with environmental protection and monitoring agencies (in government and with private consultants). A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Synthesis and Structure in Chemistry ?? Spectroscopy and Spectroscopic Methods ?? Analytical Chemistry ?? Molecular Genetics ?? Chemical Kinetics and Mechanism ?? Medicinal and Biological Chemistry ?? Materials and Process Chemistry ?? Advanced Chemistry Project
biotechnology industries, health diagnostics and pharmaceutical companies now rely heavily on genetic and genomic methods. These areas are experiencing unprecedented growth internationally in both academic and private enterprise arenas. A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Biochemistry and Microbiology ?? Fundamentals of Biology ?? Chemistry: Principles and Applications ?? Principles of Biochemistry ?? Molecular Genetics ?? Regulation Cell ?? Quantitative Methods in Biology ?? Advanced Genetics and Genomics ?? Aquaculture: Genetics and Stock Improvement ?? Biotechnology ?? Ecological and Conservation Genetics ?? Molecular Cell Biology ?? Special Topics in Genetics
?? Pathobiology ?? Genes, Genomes and Development
Pharmacology
Course highlights The pharmacology program has developed an innovative teaching program that encourages a high degree of hands-on experience. The program has strong links with local hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry and research bodies such as the Australian Institute of Marine Science, which has a marine natural products group. These affiliations mean that JCU students gain special opportunities to experience the application of pharmacology in a range of areas including biomedical research and the development of new drug treatments. Career opportunities Pharmacologists can seek rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical industry and biomedical research, hospital laboratories, research organisations such as CSIRO, public health laboratories, university teaching and research. A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Chemistry ?? Introduction to Biochemistry and Microbiology ?? Regulation Cell ?? Medical Physiology ?? Principles of Biochemistry ?? Chemical Pharmacology ?? Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics ?? Neuropharmacology ?? General Pathobiology
Microbiology and Immunology
Course highlights JCU’s tropical setting provides a unique environment in which to study some of the microorganisms and larger parasites specific to the tropics. Microbiologists at JCU study the helpful and destructive association between microbes and animals, humans and plants, and investigate the relationships of these organisms in marine, freshwater, rainforest and savanna settings. Particularly important areas of study are bacteriology, virology and immunology. Career opportunities Microbiologists can seek rewarding careers in food and beverage manufacture, research and quality control, biotechnology, pollution monitoring and control, manufacture of pharmaceuticals, paints and cosmetics, extraction of ores in association with mining activities, agricultural, aquaculture and forestry industries, or veterinary and human medicine. A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Biochemistry and Microbiology ?? Epidemiology ?? Microbial Diversity ?? Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology ?? Marine Microbiology ?? Statistics and Data Analysis ?? Clinical Microbiology ?? Food Microbiology ?? Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases
Physiology
Course highlights Physiology at JCU is a dynamic and exciting field with many of our teaching and research programs gaining respect nationally and internationally. The physiology program has close links to local hospitals, ensuring a good range of facilities for physiology students. JCU’s physiology program also incorporates a high degree of hands-on science and extensive student-lecturer interaction is encouraged. The staff have developed an innovative teaching and research program which incorporates the latest technologies. Career opportunities JCU physiology graduates are sought after by a range of employers from biomedical research laboratories to sports academies.
Genetics and Genomics
Course highlights Teaching and research facilities for this field are state-of-the-art and equipped with advanced instrumentation for modern genetic and genomic studies. Specialist researchers, who are world experts in their field, travel to JCU every year and contribute to a number of the third year subjects. The course focuses on the basic principles of genetic and genomics in the context of their application in reallife situations. Career opportunities Genetics and Genomics at JCU is aimed at training biologists for employment in biomedical, aquaculture and environmental industries. A broad range of research projects, emerging
Chemistry
Course highlights Teaching staff are dynamic and enthusiastic and students can expect student/staff ratios virtually unmatched in Australia. Chemistry is a fundamental science underpinning studies in other areas including: biochemistry,
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