昆士蘭大學

Prepare for the future with a program at the forefront of innovation.

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.

Specialisations

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Chemical Engineering

Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Agricultural Biotechnology (Extended Major)

Chemical and Nano Biotechnology (Extended Major)

Medical Biotechnology (Extended Major)

Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology (Extended Major)

Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology (Extended Major)