Examine the chemical basis of life and how cells are built up from biological molecules.
Study the molecules, systems and chemical processes of all living organisms.
Investigate the fundamental causes of life-threatening diseases and discover what drives current research into vaccines and medicines.
Visualise the future in synthetic biology, biotechnology, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, genetic engineering and drug design.
Explore the latest applications in eco-friendly industrial processes and sustainable food production.
Gain extensive practical hands-on laboratory experience and access specialised seminars from award-winning lecturers.
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:
- Research scientist
- Biopharmaceutical scientist
- Biochemist
- Biochemistry and molecular biology researcher
- Drug and device safety assessor
- Clinical genetics scientist
- Plant and animal geneticist
- Bioprocess scientist
- Genetics consultant
- Bioprocess development engineer
Average annual salary range
Research Analyst
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Average annual salary range
Chemical Engineer
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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 have the pick of a broad range of career possibilities in areas including:
- agriculture
- healthcare
- biotechnology
- pharmaceutical development
- research institutes
- universities
- government agencies
- environmental sectors.
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.
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.
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This Major is available as:
- Major
- Extended Major
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Genes, Cells & Evolution
- Structural & Synthetic Biology
- Biochemistry of Metabolism in Health and Disease
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