In this course, Students will study the way molecules are organized and how they interact to achieve the functions of the living cell and that of the organism. Investigations cover three main areas: the information stored in DNA, molecular interactions, and how organisms gain and use energy. To complement lectures from renowned experts in various fields, Students will have the chance to discuss, apply and expand on the theory of unit in weekly practical laboratory classes and structured tutorials. The discipline of Biochemistry within the School of Biomedical Bimolecular and Chemical Sciences has access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for teaching and research in the areas of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, proteomics, metabolomics and transcriptomics. The academic staff of the discipline, together with the Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, has research expertise in all of these areas. At third year level in particular, students are directly taught in the laboratory practicals by academic staff members. One of the strengths of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major at University of Western Australia is the high level of practical laboratory training, coupled with theoretical material presented by experts in each subject.