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Developmental Biology

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

Study Developmental Biology and learn how organisms are formed from a single cell.

Understanding human and animal development is fundamental to medicine and biomedicine. State-of-the-art therapeutic strategies in medicine are built on innovative discoveries from developmental biology, including stem cells, cell engineering, artificial organs, 3D printing and tissue regeneration.

Developmental biology is leading multi-disciplinary approaches to advance our understanding of health and disease. It consolidates knowledge from anatomy, physiology, genetics, molecular biology and pharmacology to provide students with an integrated understanding of human development.

Highlights

2 in Australia for biological sciences

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

1 in Queensland for biological sciences

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Biologist
  • Biomedical researcher
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Biomedical technician
  • Environmental and science communicator
  • Research academic
  • Research officer

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Genes, Cells & Evolution
  • Developmental Neurobiology
  • Stem Cells, Development and Developmental Disorders

See courses and program structure

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