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Careers in innovation

Think big. Make it happen.

Venomous hearts

See how UQ researchers are using spider venom in innovative and potentially lifesaving ways.

Watch Make innovation the heart of your career on YouTube.

Your career in innovation

Generate

Improve the world we live in by generating big, bold, yet achievable ideas.

Simplify

Enhance our everyday lives by simplifying products and services.

Solve

Champion inclusivity by solving problems and overcoming challenges.

Are you suited to a career in innovation?

You might enjoy a career in innovation if you are:

  • bursting with ideas
  • a problem-solver
  • a good listener
  • up for a challenge
  • resilient
  • curious

Careers for innovators

Types of careers for innovators:

  • Game developer
  • Project manager
  • User experience (UX) designer
  • Research & development technician
  • Robotics engineer
  • Urban planner
  • Entrepreneur

How to start a career in innovation

Studying one of these programs after high school will help prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career as an innovator.

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Business

Explore entrepreneurship and business technologies, and gain the skills to confidently lead innovative projects.

Bachelor of Business Management
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Creative arts

Collaborate on new ideas to improve society through art, culture, music, language, politics and more.

Bachelor of Arts
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Design

Find problems that have a high demand for new and innovative solutions. Ideate, experiment, prototype and create them.

Bachelor of Design
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Engineering

Combine creative and logical thinking to develop infrastructure, systems, products and ideas that move humanity forwards.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Health

Find new and effective ways to deliver health services, prevent disease and promote community wellbeing.

Bachelor of Health Sciences
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Information technology

Design and develop novel technologies and apply technological expertise to complex human problems.

Bachelor of Information Technology

Careers for innovative thinkers span industries

Innovators are vital to all industries, from infrastructure to health, creative arts and finance. In fact, many companies now hire ‘Innovation Managers’ who are responsible for developing new products, services and processes that will generate business and increase customer satisfaction. 
See what other programs could help you prepare for a career in innovation.

Browse all undergraduate programs

Innovative in action at UQ

Explore innovative projects we're working on.

Future of fungus

Using waste and fungal threads to create packaging and interiors.

Learn about fungus-powered biotechnology
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Podcast promotion

Harnessing AI to repurpose podcast content and find new listeners.

Learn about the prize-winning podcasting platform

Brains in a dish

Growing mini brain-like organs to better understand brain diseases.

Learn about growing neurons