- Bio21 Institute
A multidisciplinary research centre specialising in medical, agricultural and environmental biotechnology.
- Our Research Centres and Programs
Bridging the gap between discovery science and translation into clinical outcomes.
- Meet Our Talent
Meet our biomedicine students, world-class researchers and teaching talent, plus find out where our incredible graduates are now.
- Graduate Research
We are passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of biomedical scientists. Start your research career with us.
Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology
Meet our Head of Department, Professor Stuart Ralph - and find out what’s happening around Biochemistry and Pharmacology.
News & Events
This is one of the greatest eras of scientific discovery, and you can be part of it. No matter what medicine and professional health career you want to pursue – or if you have another pathway such as law, engineering or business in mind – begin your journey here.
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Degrees
Learn from world-renowned academics in the heart of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct – the perfect way to begin in the field of biomedical science.
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Current Students
Everything you need to know about course planning, graduate pathways, how to enrich your studies and where to seek support.
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Graduate Research Training
We are passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of biomedical scientists. Here’s how to start your research career at Melbourne.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offers an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
Student Resources
Discover the exciting courses, programs and opportunities available in the Department of Biochemistry & Pharmacology.
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Honours & Masters of Biomedical Science (Biochemistry & Pharmacology)
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Pharmacology United with Biochemistry Students (PUBS)
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Meet Our Talent
Meet some of our talented biomedicine students, world-class researchers and teaching talent – and find out where our incredible graduates are now.
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Bringing together teaching specialists and academics across the School focused on improving student learning, outcomes, experiences and engagement across the biomedical sciences.
Undergraduate Research Training
Would you like the opportunity to work in a real research laboratory? The BIOM30003 will see you spend a semester working on an exciting, research-based project with our world leading researchers.
The School of Biomedical Sciences is part of the largest biomedical precinct in the southern hemisphere. Outstanding facilities and commitment to discovery makes the School in demand among the brightest minds in biomedical research.
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Research Groups
The Department's research groups are contributing to world-changing research and dedicated to advancing human health.
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Graduate Research Training
We are passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of biomedical scientists. Start your research career with us. Explore our Honours, Masters and PhD Programs.
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Research Services
The Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology has a number of services available to the research community. Find out how our services, facilities and equipment can accelerate your research.
Graduate Research at MDHS
A resource for students and supervisors seeking information on the application process, guides and resources
The Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
The School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Melbourne is part of the largest biomedical precinct in the southern hemisphere. It is a hub of innovation, exceptional collaboration opportunities and cutting-edge facilities.
Early-Mid Career Researchers Association
Supporting postdoctoral researchers in the School, EMCRA offers networking opportunities and an annual collaborative seed-funding grant: the EMCRA Collaborative Award.
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Alumni
Our alumni community brings together our talented graduates – from those working in medicine, professional health, engineering to law and commerce. Stay connected with this global network.
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Support
Our alumni and donors enrich our School’s work in many ways. From creating scholarships, supporting ground-breaking research to building partnerships and community engagement.
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Partners
Collaboration with industry, other institutions and research organisations, the community, not-for-profits and government means research outcomes in our School can have a global impact.
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Community
The School of Biomedical Sciences includes some of the University, and Victoria’s, most historically renowned departments, hosting a number of unique programs of community and scientific interest.
Our Research Centres and Programs
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Australian Venom Research Unit
Researching injuries and deaths caused by venomous snakes, spiders, marine creatures and other organisms.
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Lung Health Research Centre
Improving lung health through excellence in basic and translational research.
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ARC Centre for Personalised Therapeutics Technologies
Advancing technologies to remove long-standing barriers to new drug discovery and development.
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The Grimwade Medal
The Grimwade Medal for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology recognises distinguished scientists working within biochemistry and molecular biology.
Advancing the research and teaching of the molecular understanding of disease, drug discovery and development.
Welcome to a place of world-class medical research and teaching in biochemistry and pharmacology
Where cutting-edge facilities, scientific platforms and access to industry underpin our programs in discovery science, translational research, drug discovery.
Meet our Head of Department
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Our People
The world-class researchers, award-winning teachers and exceptional staff of this department.
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Contact Us
General enquiries, where to find us, deliveries and media requests.
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A Brief History
Teaching and researching biochemistry and pharmacology since 1938.
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Bio21 Institute
A multidisciplinary research centre specialising in medical, agricultural and environmental biotechnology.
Our Research Centres and Programs
Bridging the gap between discovery science and translation into clinical outcomes.