昆士蘭大學

Pioneer new frontiers in health, agriculture, science, engineering and beyond.

Open up pathways to further research, postgraduate study options and exciting career opportunities by completing an additional year of honours study.

The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) program provides an opportunity to pursue an independent research project in one of the following fields of study:

Chemical and Nano Biotechnology
Medical Biotechnology
Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology
Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology.

You'll be guided by researchers who are at the frontier of emerging research fields in biotechnology.

The program will prepare you for a wide variety of employment opportunities in Australia’s thriving life sciences sector, including the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, medical and agricultural technology industries.

Alternatively, further your research ambitions and make significant contributions to knowledge by enrolling in a higher degree by research program.

Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology

Advances in molecular and microbial biotechnology are revolutionising the way we live, providing healthier lifestyles and creating a more sustainable world.

Take on an independent research project in the field of molecular and microbial biotechnology under the guidance of leading researchers.

You'll design, implement and present your research project, with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing a methodology, undertaking appropriate collection and analysis of data, and drawing defensible conclusions.

Access world-class laboratory, research and computer facilities to gain hands-on experience in gene editing, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics and genomics.

Specialising in molecular and microbial biotechnology will prepare you for employment opportunities in Australia’s thriving life sciences sector, which includes the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, medical and agricultural technology industries.

Alternatively, further your research ambitions and make significant contributions to knowledge by continuing into a higher degree by research program.

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Production bioinformatics engineer
Research officer
Bioprocess scientist
Quality control manager
Biochemist
Research scientist
Microbiologist
Cancer researcher
Trial coordinator
Lecturer