Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Honours)
CRICOS
103157M
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology
This dual degree combines the practical and theoretical requirements of a professional engineering qualification with the exciting new commercialization aspects of the growing biotechnology industry. You will gain advanced skills in established and emerging engineering disciplines and combine life sciences theory, specialized practical training and entrepreneurial thinking. UQs respected Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program is one of the most comprehensive in Australia for design, technology and innovation. Within this program you can specialize in chemical engineering. In the Bachelor of Biotechnology, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to translate innovative scientific ideas into commercially viable solutions.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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St Lucia | Full-time - 5 years | N/A | 84 |
Structure
80 Units
Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Chemical and Nano Biotechnology
- Medical Biotechnology
- Molecular and Microbial BiotechnologySynthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology (Extended Major)
Entry requirements
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C).
- and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
- Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.
- Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 80 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
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