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Chemical Biology

Bachelor of Science
Overview Study details

Discover how chemistry underpins our understanding of biological processes and the development of new drug candidates.

Learn from leading scientists in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biochemical and protein sciences.

You'll apply the principles of inorganic and organic chemistry to investigate the nature of chemical reactions in biological systems at the molecular level.

Gain in-depth knowledge about cellular processes and biomolecular interactions, and explore the chemical, computational and imaging techniques used to analyse them.

Combine Chemical Biology with Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biomedical Science for further study in science or a research-based honours degree.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for chemistry

QS World University Rankings 2026

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:

  • Biomedical scientist
  • Biochemist
  • Medical laboratory scientist
  • Toxicologist
  • Food chemist
  • Quality control chemist
  • Medical researcher
  • Formulation chemist

Average annual salary range

Quality Assurance Coordinator

$85K–$90K

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Average annual salary range

Laboratory Supervisor

$105–$125K

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Next steps after graduation

When you graduate, you'll be in high demand by employers for your advanced technical, communication, independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

You’ll be equipped to work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies, research organisations and governments.

Find out more about careers that started in science

Georgia Glentworth

My degree offers 26 different majors, giving me the wonderful gift of flexibility to explore the different flavours of science. I've been able to change my major without losing any time, credits or experiences.

Georgia Glentworth
Current student, Bachelor of Science
Georgia Glentworth

My degree offers 26 different majors, giving me the wonderful gift of flexibility to explore the different flavours of science. I've been able to change my major without losing any time, credits or experiences.

Georgia Glentworth
Current student, Bachelor of Science

How you'll learn

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

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Laboratory work
  • Workshops

What you'll study

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

  • Chemical Biology
  • Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

See courses and program structure

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