UNSW boasts world-class researchers in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. Using a wide range of cutting-edge molecular and bioinformatic tools, our researchers facilitate collaborative research efforts to understand and combat genetic disease, metabolic disorders and cancer. Members of this research area are responsible for the establishment and running of two major centers in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences; the Ramaciotti Centre for Gene Function and Analysis offering expertise in next-generation sequencing and microarray technology, and the NSW Systems Biology Initiative building capabilities and expertise in bioinformatics for genomics and proteomics.

Traditionally, biochemists have found work in hospitals, clinical and pathology labs, food and agricultural industries. While they are still employed in these areas, the recent explosion in molecular biology has spawned biotechnology-based industries which offer new opportunities for biochemistry graduates. Biotechnology industries, medical analysis laboratories, scientific and medical research, forensic science and bioinformatics are all possible areas of employment. Combining biochemistry and molecular biology with law or commerce also provides the potential to move into new fields such as patent law or policy making.