Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in biotechnology, preparing them for a wide range of employment opportunities in Australia's thriving life sciences sector. The program offers five fields of study: Agricultural Biotechnology, Chemical and Nano Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology, and Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology.

Fields of Study

• Agricultural Biotechnology: This field focuses on the application of biotechnology in agriculture, including plant breeding, genetic improvement, and vaccine development.
• Chemical and Nano Biotechnology: This field explores the use of nanotechnology in modern medicine, technology, and renewable energy, with applications in gene editing, recombinant DNA technology, and bioinformatics.
• Medical Biotechnology: This field uses cutting-edge tools and techniques to prevent, diagnose, and treat current and emerging diseases, with opportunities for employment in biomedical science and the biotechnology industry.
• Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology: This field focuses on advances in molecular and microbial biotechnology, providing healthier lifestyles and creating a more sustainable world, with applications in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, medical, and agricultural technology industries.
• Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology: This field involves the design and construction of new biological systems, such as microorganisms, to produce specific functions, with applications in health, food science, conservation, and beyond.

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisites: Bachelor of Biotechnology (or equivalent) with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale and a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project.
• Minimum entry score: The minimum entry score varies depending on the qualification and country of origin.
• English language requirements: IELTS overall 6.5, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6, or equivalent.

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative annual fee: Approximately $10,735 for domestic students and $58,056 for international students.
• Government assistance: Domestic students may be eligible for HECS-HELP, while international students may be eligible for financial aid from their home country or the Australian Government.
• Scholarships: The university offers various scholarships, including those specifically for international students.

How to Apply

• Applying online: All applications should be submitted to UQ, with the program code 2457.
• Important dates: The closing date for semester 1 is November 30 of the previous year, and for semester 2, it is May 31 of the year of commencement.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants: Support is available through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.

Program Highlights

• Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with a flexible program.
• Access world-class laboratory, research, and computer facilities.
• Learn from Australia's leading educators in biotechnology.
• Take advantage of UQ's strong links to industry, government, and the research community to build your professional network.

Career Possibilities

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

Next Steps after Graduation

• Employment opportunities in Australia's thriving life sciences sector, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, medical, and agricultural technology industries.
• Further research ambitions and make significant contributions to knowledge by enrolling in a higher degree by research program.