Master of Scientific Studies(Biochemistry)

The Master of Scientific Studies (Biochemistry) at the University of New England gives students practical exposure to advanced biochemical techniques, laboratory methods, and scientific data analysis through its Biochemistry major. The program includes Capstone Biophysiological Techniques and Clinical Biochemistry and Cell Biology, with learning connected to laboratory-based research and diagnostic applications. Students can also access UNE’s School of Science and Technology teaching and research facilities, where technical staff support laboratory activities, analytical services, microscopy, automated biochemistry, and other research work.

• Laboratory training: Capstone Biophysiological Techniques (LSK510) develops industry-relevant laboratory skills for integrating biochemical and physiological systems in laboratory environments, supporting research and diagnostic applications.
• Clinical applications: Clinical Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BCHM541) exposes students to biochemical testing, pathology-laboratory techniques, cutting-edge methods, and data analysis, with applications to inherited and environmental diseases and cancer.
• Molecular techniques: UNE's molecular laboratory training covers Applied Enzymology, PCR, DNA Cloning, and Microbial Biotechnology, alongside laboratory practice, quantitative data analysis, and scientific results presentation.
• Data analysis: Students develop quantitative data-analysis and scientific-results presentation skills as part of the laboratory-focused training, supporting interpretation of experimental findings.
• Research facilities: The School of Science and Technology provides teaching and research laboratories and shared research equipment, with facilities supporting disciplines including Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Physics.
• Analytical services: UNE's technical resources include analytical chemistry, automated biochemistry, histology, microscopy, and physiology services for research activities.
• Computational research: The School of Science and Technology has local high-performance computing facilities designed for computational biology, computational chemistry, and data-intensive research, while UNE researchers can also access Australia's National Computational Infrastructure.
• Team-based skills: Advanced molecular laboratory training includes the ability to work effectively within a team and solve complex problems based on molecular biology experiments.
• Facilities: UNE provides a range of science teaching and research facilities through the School of Science and Technology, supported by specialist technical staff and research equipment. 

The Master of Scientific Studies (Biochemistry) prepares graduates for careers across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, environmental science and scientific research, with UNE specifically highlighting roles such as pharmaceutical research scientist, medical laboratory scientist, quality control analyst and biotechnologist. The program also provides a research pathway involving a major research project and thesis, which can create a direct foundation for further higher-degree research such as a PhD.

Typical career roles: Pharmaceutical Research Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Quality Control Analyst, Biotechnologist.

• Career Services: UNE Career Services provides career coaching, résumé advice, workshops and access to Work Integrated Learning units, helping students develop employability skills and prepare for graduate employment.
• Employment outcomes: UNE reports five stars for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary in the 2026 Good Universities Guide for undergraduate outcomes; UNE does not publish a program-specific employment rate for the Master of Scientific Studies (Biochemistry) on its official course page.
• Salary figures: A specific graduate salary or median salary for the Master of Scientific Studies (Biochemistry) is not stated on UNE's official course or biochemistry pages, so no unsupported figure is provided.
• Industry relevance: UNE identifies pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, environmental science and research as employment areas for biochemistry graduates, with career options extending into regulatory affairs, scientific sales and health and safety.
• Research progression: Students with a credit average can undertake a major research project and thesis under academic supervision; UNE states that completing this research pathway opens opportunities for further research through a PhD or other higher degree research programs.
• Long-term accreditation value: UNE's official Master of Scientific Studies and Biochemistry pages do not state a specific professional accreditation for this qualification; therefore, no accreditation benefit is claimed here.
• Graduation outcomes: Biochemistry graduates can apply their specialised knowledge in pharmaceutical research, medical laboratories, quality control, biotechnology, environmental science and regulatory settings.
• Alumni progression: UNE's alumni network includes more than 140,000 graduates globally, with alumni access to professional networking, career advancement resources and employability programs after graduation.

Further Academic Progression: Students who choose the research pathway can progress from the Master of Scientific Studies into a PhD or another higher degree research program, using the research project and thesis experience gained during the master's degree as preparation for advanced scientific research.