Course code: #2456
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
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| Fall-February 30-November-2022 | 2022-11-30 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2023 | 2023-05-31 |
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| Fall-February 30-November-2023 | 2023-11-30 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2024 | 2024-05-31 |
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Medical biotechnology uses cutting-edge tools and techniques to prevent, diagnose and treat current and emerging diseases.
Combine theory and practice to examine the science underpinning how biotechnology drives modern medical advances.
You will be taught by educators who are at the frontier of emerging research fields in biotechnology.
Study core courses across medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology and genetics, and apply your knowledge and critical thinking skills to laboratory experiments that discover solutions to complex problems.
At the University of Queensland, you'll learn how new diagnostic devices and equipment are developed and used to accurately identify diseases and examine how genetics underpins personalised medicine leading to treatment tailored for the individual.
Advance your knowledge of how therapies based on small molecules, biologics, stem cells and other technologies are identified, selected and developed through preclinical and clinical testing into market-ready therapeutics.
You can choose to study a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship alongside this major to develop your business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills.
You will be equipped to work at the forefront of biomedical science and the biotechnology industry.
$60,128
| Cost of living | 1 person | $9,684 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $14,560 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $45,568 |
You may be eligible for a package offer if you meet all the academic entry requirements for your preferred UQ program but need help to meet the English language requirements.
If your overall IELTS score is 5.0 or above (or equivalent), join our EAP or BE classes.
| Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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| UQ College | Grade of 4 in GE Level 2 | No sub-score lower than C | |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 56 | S:15, L:12, R:12, W:17 | |
| Pearson | 42 | 42 | |
| Cambridge | 154 | 154 |
| Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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| UQ College | Grade of 4 in EAP Level 3 | No sub-score lower than C | |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 70 | S:17, L:17, R:17, W:19 | |
| Pearson | 49 | 49 | |
| Cambridge | 162 | 162 |
| Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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| UQ College | Grade of 4 in EAP Level 4 | No sub-score lower than C | |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 78 | S:19, L:19, R:19, W:21 | |
| Pearson | 60 | 60 | |
| Cambridge | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS | TOEFL | Pearson | Cambridge | |
| BE 30 weeks | 5.0, no sub-score less than 5 | 56 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 | 42, no sub-score less than 42 | 154, no sub-score less than 154 |
| BE 25 weeks | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5 | 70 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 | 49, no sub-score less than 42 | 162, no sub-score less than 154 |
| BE 20 weeks | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5.5 | 70 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 | 49, no sub-score less than 49 | 162, no sub-score less than 162 |
| BE 15 weeks | 6.0, no sub-score less than 5.5 | 78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 | 60, no sub-score less than 49 | 169, no sub-score less than 162 |
| BE 10 weeks | 6.0, writing 6.0, no other sub-score skill less than 5.5 | 78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:21 | 60, S:49 L:49 R:49 W:60 | 169, S:162 L:162 R:162 W:169 |
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).
India: All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 67.5%
China: Gaokao: 70%
The minimum required GPA belongs to Canada: Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 62%
You will study five courses (subjects) for the entire duration of the Foundation Program, usually two core courses and three elective courses.
For students wishing to progress to undergraduate degrees in the Faculty of Science:
Core courses:
Three electives are chosen:
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