Bioprocess engineers create processes and products that support the development of a healthy and sustainable world.
Bioprocess engineering combines the core principles of chemical engineering and biology for scalable production of medicines, such as vaccines during pandemics, foods and beverages.
The same principles are applied to treating wastewater and converting waste streams into valuable products, such as biofuels or biodegradable plastics.
This involves engineering living cells to produce desirable products and designing and optimising processes to manufacture bioproducts at scale to benefit society.
Specialisations
To study this major, you'll have to choose an engineering specialisation first. The bioprocess engineering major is available to study within the chemical engineering specialisation.
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:
- Biochemical engineer
- Process engineer
- Chemical engineer
Average annual salary range
Biomedical Engineer
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
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- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Cell Structure and Function
- Genetics and Bioinformatics
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