Medical biotechnology uses cutting-edge tools and techniques to prevent, diagnose and treat current and emerging diseases.
This field of study will allow you to be at the forefront of modern medicine. Learn about advanced biopharmaceuticals, cell labelling and tracking, stem cells, immunology, diagnostic devices, gene therapy, artificial organs and other aspects of innovative health solutions.
You will develop multidisciplinary research and business skills needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Biochemist
- Biomedical scientist
- Research scientist
- Trials program manager
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (postgraduate)
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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
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Frontiers in Medical Biotechnology
- Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- Drug Discovery & Development
- Immunology & Infectious Diseases
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