Dive deep into the complexities of the human immune system to transform the way we treat and prevent disease.
Study immunology to gain comprehensive knowledge of the human immune system and how it can be used to cure diseases such as cancer.
Understand the mechanisms of allergy, immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases.
Investigate the role of microorganisms in disease, the molecular basis of immune recognition, and the regulation of immune response in a range of infectious diseases.
You'll gain laboratory skills with leading researchers working on current medical breakthroughs.
Learn immunological techniques for developing vaccines and immunotherapies as well as practical applications in biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, and cell and molecular biology.
You'll graduate ready for further study in the field of medicine, or to continue on to a research-based honours program.
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:
- Pathologist
- Bioprocess scientist
- Immunologist
- Research scientist
- Medical laboratory technician
- Medical scientist
- Clinical research officer
- Molecular pathologist
- Regulatory scientist
- Biochemistry and molecular biology researcher
Average annual salary range
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Next steps after graduation
Be part of the fastest growing occupational group in Australia: employment for life scientists with a Bachelor’s degree is predicted to grow by 20% by 2036.
When you graduate, you'll be in high demand by employers for your advanced technical, communication, independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
Expect to find employment in:
- hospitals
- research institutions
- biotechnology firms
- pharmaceutical companies
- universities.
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.
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.
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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
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Microbiology & Immunology [Core course]
- Genes, Cells & Evolution [Elective]
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology [Elective]
- Organisms: Interactions and Functions [Elective]
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