Develop the skills and knowledge required to aid and understand animals in an agricultural setting with this specialised field of study.
You’ll gain knowledge and skills in animal and molecular biology, genetic engineering, animal reproductive biotechnology, animal vaccines, disease diagnostic equipment, and more.
You’ll develop multidisciplinary research and business skills needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.
As a graduate you’ll find research and development opportunities with animal breeding consultancies and companies, livestock industries, private or government veterinary animal diagnostic facilities, livestock biotechnology companies, and animal health companies, among others.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Plant and animal geneticist
- Industry researcher
UQ’s excellent reputation as a leader in the field of biotechnology means it is well-connected to research institutes as well as biotech industries, so you can easily choose the preferred direction for your career.
I highly recommend that anyone aspiring to be a scientist studies at UQ, where you can learn all the essential skills, develop your critical thinking and establish valuable networks for your future career.
UQ’s excellent reputation as a leader in the field of biotechnology means it is well-connected to research institutes as well as biotech industries, so you can easily choose the preferred direction for your career.
I highly recommend that anyone aspiring to be a scientist studies at UQ, where you can learn all the essential skills, develop your critical thinking and establish valuable networks for your future career.
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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
- Online study
- 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:
- Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Biotechnology Applied to Livestock Industries
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