
Field of Study
Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology
Master of Biotechnology Research ExtensiveGet ready to pioneer new frontiers in health, food science, conservation and beyond.
Learn how to create and re-engineer biological processes in living organisms. Develop cleaner sources of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, designer materials and other innovative products across agriculture, health, energy production and environmental management.
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:
- Bioprocess scientist
- Biochemist
- Research scientist
- Research and development manager
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (postgraduate)
compared.edu.au
Events
See all events
27 June - 28 June
Queensland Biology Winter School – Year 12

3 July - 4 July
Queensland Biology Winter School - Year 11
Stories
See all stories
UQ people
Science skills + business savvy = biotech success

Careers
What jobs can you do with a Bachelor of Science?
Stories
See all stories
Careers
What jobs can you do with a Bachelor of Science?

Careers
Study biotechnology at UQ to cultivate a cutting-edge career
How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
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:
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Principles of Synthetic Biology
- Advanced Protein Technology
- Bioinformatics 1: Introduction
Keep up to date
Sign up to get information about applying and studying at UQ.