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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Biotechnology

  • Bachelor

Want to help feed, fuel and heal the planet? Combine life sciences theory, specialised practical training and entrepreneurial skills to join one of the world's most exciting and creative scientific fields.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2456, 102786A
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $144,480 total

About this course

Want to help feed, fuel and heal the planet? Combine life sciences theory, specialised practical training and entrepreneurial skills to join one of the world's most exciting and creative scientific fields.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
8129.25

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Biotechnology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Biotechnology for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.5599.95
Median91.9593.65
Lowest78.482
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Learn from Australia's leading educators in biotechnology and equip yourself with advanced skills.
  • Access world-class laboratory, research and computer facilities to gain hands-on experience.
  • Set yourself up for a career in the expanding biotech industry. Australia has more than 850 companies operating in sectors including health, agriculture, chemical, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, law and commerce.

Career pathways

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
85.2%
Overall satisfaction
87.5%
Skill scale
62.5%
Teaching scale
65.9%
Employed full-time
$64k
Average salary