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Postgraduate student Sky

Science, engineering and the bioeconomy

Protect our planet.

Featured programs

Tackle today's most challenging global issues and make a genuine positive impact on the world with a postgraduate degree.

Biotechnology

Specialise in animal agriculture, medical, molecular imaging, plant agriculture, or synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology. We offer graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's, and research extensive programs in biotechnology.

Environmental management

Learn how to analyse and implement strategies that balance social equity, environmental sustainability and economic needs. We offer graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's programs in environmental management.

Engineering science

Build advanced technical expertise in your chosen engineering discipline and gain the skills to tackle complex engineering challenges through flexible study tailored to your career goals. Take the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science or the Master of Engineering Science.

Geographic information science

Gain practical skills in geospatial technologies to unlock career opportunities across government, industry, environmental science, planning and research. We offer graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's programs in geographic information science.

Molecular biology

From bioinformatics and genetic technologies to protein engineering and laboratory techniques, apply your expertise to research and industry challenges shaping the future of health and biotechnology. We offer graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's, and research extensive programs in molecular biology.

Sustainable energy

Prepare to lead the transition to a low-carbon energy future by developing advanced skills in sustainable energy technologies, policy, innovation and project management. We offer graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's, and research extensive programs in sustainable energy.

Why do postgraduate study? 

It can propel your career forward or shift it in a new direction. Gain the knowledge, skills and experience for your next move and turn a future of uncertainty into a world of possibilities.

Earn more

On average, UQ postgraduates experience a 33% salary increase within 3 years of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey-Longitudinal in 2023-2025 survey years.

Study your way

Most programs can be studied part time or full time. Depending on your program, there are a variety of courses you can take entirely online.

Connect with industry

We'll link you to local and global experts. Connect with and learn from industry leaders and changemakers.

Events

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UQ postgraduate student stands in front of the sandstone Forgan Smith building.
26 November

Master Your Career Expo

Join us online for a reimagined Master Your Career Expo, and discover how postgraduate coursework study can help you build specialist knowledge, expand your professional opportunities and achieve your career goals. Explore on-demand presentations across a range of study areas, connect directly with staff through live chat, and get personalised advice about your next steps.
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Two students study on a laptop in UQ's Law Library.
19 January

UQ Postgrad Ready

Join us for an informative session covering everything you need for a successful start to your postgraduate coursework study at UQ.
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