Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology

Course Overview

This dual degree combines the practical and theoretical requirements of a professional engineering qualification with the exciting new commercialisation aspects of the growing biotechnology industry. You'll gain advanced skills in established and emerging engineering disciplines and combine life sciences theory, specialised practical training and entrepreneurial thinking. UQ's respected Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program is one of the most comprehensive in Australia for design, technology and innovation. Within this program you can specialise in chemical engineering. In the Bachelor of Biotechnology, you'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to translate innovative scientific ideas into commercially viable solutions. 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. You'll also 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. With a dual qualification in engineering and biotechnology, you'll be equipped for a wide variety of career opportunities in Australia's thriving life sciences sector where you can contribute to pioneering new frontiers in health, agriculture, science, engineering, and beyond. Program highlights Learn from the best in courses integrating technology with active learning, so you get the knowledge and practical skills to thrive in a constantly changing world. Acquire engineering qualifications that set you apart in the job market, prove your leadership material and provide a pathway to future research or learning. Gain advanced knowledge of how biotechnology uses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop new technologies and products that can change people's lives. Receive hands-on experience in laboratories and industry settings through practical placements and internships so you're career ready come graduation.

Entry Requirements

complete a qualification accepted by UQ - Queensland Year 12 or an equivalent qualification Prerequisites Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C). Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended subjects. Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is also a recommended subject. Students studying Specialist Mathematics and both Physics and Chemistry will have increased flexibility in their studies. Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 80 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study. BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

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Additional Information

• Offers Scholarship
• Requires Intership
• Has Bridging Program

Estimated Job Roles

Bioprocess scientist, Product support specialist, Field application scientist, Biopharmaceutical scientist, Bioprocess development engineer, Chemical engineer, Process engineer, Service engineer, Technical manager, Biotechnologist

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