Chemical biology as a minor develops specialist knowledge at the interface of chemistry and biology.
Gain chemical knowledge about cellular processes and biomolecular interactions, and explore the chemical, computational and imaging techniques used to analyse them.
You'll apply the principles of inorganic and organic chemistry to investigate the nature of chemical reactions in biological systems at the molecular level.
Studying chemical biology will complement majors in biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics, and biological and biomedical sciences.
You'll be well-placed to progress into a research-based honours degree.
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
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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
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