Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Biotechnology Program

The Bachelor of Biotechnology program at the University of Queensland (UQ) is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of biotechnology, including its principles, applications, and implications. This program combines theory and practice, providing students with hands-on experience in gene editing, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, and genomics in state-of-the-art laboratories, research, and computer facilities.

Program Details

• Duration and Structure: The program is structured to provide students with a deep understanding of biotechnology, including its foundations in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology.
• Courses: Students will study a range of courses, including:
  • Introduction to Biotechnology
  • Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products
  • Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology: GMP, GLP, GCP
  • Nanomaterials and Self-Assembled Systems
  • Determination of Molecular Structure
  • Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
• Research Experience: The program offers opportunities for research experience, allowing students to engage with cutting-edge projects and contribute to the advancement of biotechnology.
• Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, ensuring that graduates gain a rigorous understanding of chemistry and its applications in biotechnology.

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Biotechnology program are equipped for a wide range of career opportunities in biotechnology, materials science, engineering, technology, renewable energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Potential career paths include:

• Research Scientist
• Biomedical Technology Scientist
• Biochemist
• Production Biotechnologist
• Bioanalytical Scientist

Highlights

• Ranked 1st in Australia for biotechnology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
• Ranked 17th in the world for biotechnology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Research experience
• Laboratory work
• Seminars
• Workshops

Next Steps After Graduation

Your high-level knowledge and technical skills will be relevant to a range of modern biotechnologies. Careers in biotechnology span many industrial and service sectors, including health, agriculture, diagnostics, environment, forestry, law, and commerce. Graduates may also choose to pursue further study, such as an honours or master's degree, to kickstart their career in research.