Examine the chemical basis of life and explore the molecular events controlling the growth and development of cells and organisms in all living things.
Undertake your own original research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
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:
- Biopharmaceutical scientist
- In vivo biology scientist
- Vascular biology research officer
- Clinical pathologist
- Research officer
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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Studying at UQ gave me a strong technical background and plenty of opportunities to be actively involved in cutting-edge research to ensure I was well equipped to rapidly acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become an expert within my field.
Science for me has always been fascinating, and being able to talk to real scientists and see them every day really made studying at UQ amazing. I enjoyed the freedom to be able to study many different areas within science.
Studying at UQ gave me a strong technical background and plenty of opportunities to be actively involved in cutting-edge research to ensure I was well equipped to rapidly acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become an expert within my field.
Science for me has always been fascinating, and being able to talk to real scientists and see them every day really made studying at UQ amazing. I enjoyed the freedom to be able to study many different areas within science.
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10 June
Postgraduate Clinical Informatics and Digital Health info webinar
18 June
Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) information webinar
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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
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Honours Year Research Project
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