Overview

Biotechnology is a creative entrepreneurial field, where scientists design innovative products and technologies, pioneering new frontiers in health, agriculture, science, engineering and beyond.

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to translate innovative scientific ideas into commercially viable solutions. Learn real-world insights from educators who are at the frontier of emerging research fields in biotechnology in this Biotechnology program from University of Queensland.

You will combine theory and practice to examine biotechnology’s varied applications, from antibody engineering to fight disease and genetic plant engineering to increase agricultural yields, through to vaccine design, cell and tissue culture technologies, and more.

Deepen your understanding of the key issues within biotechnology such as intellectual property, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and quality control. Learn to apply quality management systems in biotechnology so that products and technologies are safe and reproducible.

Program highlights

Learn from Australia's leading educators in biotechnology and equip yourself with advanced skills.

Access world-class laboratory, research and computer facilities to gain hands-on experience.

Set yourself up for a career in the expanding biotech industry. Australia has more than 850 companies operating in sectors including health, agriculture, chemical, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, law and commerce.

Career possibilities

The programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Production bioinformatics engineer
Research officer
Bioprocess scientist
Quality control manager
Biochemist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Genes, Cells & Evolution

Chemistry

Analysis of Scientific Data

Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data

Cells to Organisms

Principles of Food Preservation

Global Challenges in Biology

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 102786A

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58056 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9299 AUD / year

≈ 9299 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Program highlights

Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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