Course 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. 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. Learn how to assess the market potential and financial viability of new products or technical services such as vaccines, diagnostics, biopharmaceutical drugs, transgenic plants or innovations in stem cell therapy. Build your expertise in one of 5 specialist areas: Agricultural Biotechnology, Chemical and Nano Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology or Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology. Complement your specialist learning to enhance your employability by studying a minor in either Bioinformatics or Innovation and Entrepreneurship. You will be equipped for a wide variety of employment opportunities in Australia's thriving life sciences sector, which includes the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, medical and agricultural technology industries. Alternatively, kick start your career in research by progressing into an honours or master's degree. 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.
Entry Requirements
complete a qualification accepted by UQ - Queensland Year 12 or an equivalent qualification

English Requirements
IELTS Overal 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
TOEFL IBT Overal 87, listening min. 19, Reading min. 19, Writing min. 21, Speaking min. 19
TOEFL PBT Overal 570, listening min. 54, Reading min. 54, TWE min. 5, Structure min.
PTE 64
Additional Information
Estimated Job Roles
Production bioinformatics engineer, Research officer Bioprocess scientist, Quality control manager, Biochemist Research scientist, Microbiologist, Cancer researcher, Trial coordinator, Lecturer
Location
St Lucia
280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr,
St Lucia - Queensland
Australia
Application Fee
Online AUD100.00
Bachelor of Biotechnology
CRICOS 102786A
Provider Type University
Level Bachelor Degree
Area Natural And Physical Sciences
Type Undergraduate
Duration 3 year
Tuition Fee Not available
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