Careers

Studying in the School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences opens doors to an incredibly varied array of positions. The profiles of our former students will give you a taste of what is possible after majoring in either or both of the disciplines of Biochemistry and Microbiology, or studying the specialist degrees Bachelor of Science (Nutrition), Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology & Genetics) or Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biotechnology). Because the knowledge of our graduates is so useful to the world in which we live, excellent employment opportunities exist:

• biotechology companies - in research to identify disease biomarkers, designing new drugs, screening drug candidates, diagnostics.
• hospitals - as clinical scientists and nutritionists to patients and the general public.
• pharmaceutical companies - in research, clinical trials, drug development and marketing.
• government laboratories - at CSIRO, national laboratories, forensics laboratories.
• government and commerce - science policy, regulation, patenting.
• community/education - as consultants, dietitians and educators
• horticulture and environmental industry - engineering new crops and plants, managing and developing waste disposal and recycling processes
• food industry - as dietitians and in quality assurance
• public relations - where scientific understanding is required
• universities - academic careers and research in both basic and applied research in universities and spin-off companies
• research institutions - focused applied research, e.g. at The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, The Westmead Millennium Institute

Seminar programs arranged by the School and in-industry programs for selected courses offer students first-hand interactions with potential employers prior to graduation.