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Harness the human immune system to prevent, treat and cure diseases.

Take on an independent research project under the guidance of leading researchers who work in laboratories where current medical breakthroughs are taking place.

You'll design, implement and present your research project – with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing methodology, undertaking appropriate collection and analysis of data, and drawing defensible conclusions.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2024

31 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2024

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:

  • Pathologist
  • Immunologist
  • Medical scientist
  • Research scientist
  • Bioprocess scientist

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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How you'll learn

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

  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Fieldwork
  • Workshops

What you'll study

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