Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Biotechnology is a three-year program that combines life sciences with specialized practical training and entrepreneurial skills. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to join the fast-evolving biotechnology industry, which is improving global health and wellbeing.

Program Details

• The program is offered at the St Lucia campus.
• The duration of the program is three years (or part-time equivalent).
• The program code is 2456.
• The AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) level is 7.
• Dual programs are available.
• Admission schemes are available.
• Scholarships are available.

Majors and Minors

The program offers five extended majors:

• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Chemical and Nano Biotechnology
• Medical Biotechnology
• Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology
• Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology The program also offers three minors:
• Bioinformatics
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Science Communication

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisites: General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
• Minimum entry score: ATAR / Rank: 81, IB: 30.5.
• English language requirements: IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative annual fee for domestic students: $9,930 (2026).
• Indicative annual fee for international students: AUD $58,056 (2026).
• Government assistance and financial aid are available.
• Scholarships are available.

How to Apply

• Applying online: Submit your application to UQ or use an approved UQ agent.
• Applying through QTAC: Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
• Important dates: Check the closing date for this program on the QTAC website or UQ website.
• Admissions schemes: UQ has several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place.
• Pathway options: If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program, you still have a number of options.

Career Possibilities

• Production bioinformatics engineer
• Research officer
• Bioprocess scientist
• Quality control manager
• Biochemist
• Research scientist
• Microbiologist
• Cancer researcher
• Trial coordinator
• Lecturer

Research Areas

• Agricultural industries (plant breeding, engineering, cropping, and horticulture)
• Animal health industries (vaccine development)
• Genetic improvement and breeding (plant and livestock)
• Government bodies (quarantine and agriculture)
• Primary industries or government departments
• Agricultural advisory boards
• Biotechnology industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Food industry
• Medical industry
• Agricultural technology industry

Program Highlights

• Learn from Australia's leading educators in biotechnology.
• Access world-class laboratory, research, and computer facilities.
• Take advantage of UQ's strong links to industry, government, and the research community to build your professional network.
• Ranked 1 in Australia for biotechnology and 17 in the world for biotechnology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024).