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.
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)
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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
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Honours Research Project
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