SCBCH2001 Biochemistry
This unit will provide students with foundation studies in the principles of biochemistry, providing the skills and knowledge to support more advanced studies. The unit begins with an introduction to the cellular environment and considers the interactions that stabilise biological macromolecules. This is followed by studying: the structure and function of proteins and enzymes and techniques for their isolation and purification; the composition of biological membranes; the structure of nucleic acids and their packaging within cells; mechanisms for synthesis, modification and turnover of nucleic acids and proteins.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
