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Bachelor of Biotechnology

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: QTAC731101UniversityStudy area: Food Science and BiotechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · St Lucia · QLD

Course overview

Biotechnologists design innovative products and technologies and drive new advances in health, agriculture, science, and engineering. Students study key areas such as molecular genetics, bioinformatics, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, cell and gene science, physics, chemistry, engineering, and mathematics. They develop essential technical, laboratory, and commercialisation skills. Students also build expertise in one of five specialist areas: Agricultural Biotechnology, Chemical and Nano Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular and Microbial Technology, or Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology. Students may choose to undertake a Student Industry Placement or Internship to gain further practical experience in solving technical or operational problems. Complement specialist learning and enhance employability by studying a minor in either Bioinformatics or Innovation and Entrepreneurship. For more information, visit Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) at UQ.

Course record

Majors
Extended Majors: Agricultural biotechnology; chemical and nano biotechnology; medical biotechnology; molecular and microbial biotechnology; synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology. 3 minors also available.
Career Opportunities
Quality assurance; clinical trial operations management; consulting; venture capital companies; pharmaceuticals; research institutes; government regulatory agencies.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

28.8-31.2

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students85
#2025
Higher education entryN/P · N/P%
N/P%
School leavers (ATAR)45 · 52.9%
52.9%
Secondary education0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Vocational pathway0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Other entry pathways0 · 0.0%
0.0%
International students34 · 40.0%
40.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
  • St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
  • St LuciaQLD