Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelors of Science / Arts program in Developmental Biology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how organisms are formed from a single cell. This field of study is fundamental to medicine and biomedicine, and state-of-the-art medical therapeutic strategies are built on innovative discoveries from developmental biology.

Program Highlights

• Ranked 1 in Queensland for life sciences and medicine
• Ranked 37 in the world for life sciences and medicine
• QS World University Rankings 2025

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a range of career opportunities within health, science, research, or academia. Some potential careers include:

• Medical laboratory scientist
• Research scientist
• Pathologist
• Research assistant
• Biomedical scientist
• Biomedical researcher
• Biomedical engineer
• Biomedical technician
• Senior biology teacher

How You'll Learn

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

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory work

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Some of the courses you could study include:

• Genes, Cells & Evolution
• Differentiation and Development
• Developmental Neurobiology
• Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine

Program Structure

For more detailed information on the program structure and courses, please refer to the university's program and course catalog.