Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diploma in Science, with a focus on Developmental Biology, offers students the opportunity to explore the intricacies of organism development from a single cell. This field is fundamental to medicine and biomedicine, with state-of-the-art medical therapeutic strategies built on innovative discoveries in developmental biology.

Study Details

• How you'll learn: Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including lectures, tutorials, and laboratory work.
• What you'll study: At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
  • Genes, Cells & Evolution
  • Cell Structure and Function
  • Differentiation and Development
  • Developmental Neurobiology
  • Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine

Career Possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Environmental and science communicator
• Medical affairs/medical science liaison
• Project officer
• Clinical sales specialist
• Pharmaceutical marketing officer
• Product manager
• Medical marketing associate
• Medical officer
• Medical writer
• Medical practitioner

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

The University of Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. Reconciliation at UQ is an ongoing process.