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-2024 | 2024-11-30 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2024 | 2024-05-31 |
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| Fall-February 30-November-2025 | 2025-11-30 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2025 | 2025-05-31 |
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You can select Undeclared to study this course without any major.
Combine life sciences theory, specialised practical training and entrepreneurial skills to join one of the world’s most exciting and creative scientific fields.
Biotechnology is a creative entrepreneurial field where scientists design innovative products and technologies, pioneering new frontiers in health, agriculture, science, engineering and beyond.
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to translate innovative scientific ideas into commercially viable solutions.
At the University of Queensland, you'll combine theory and practice to examine biotechnology’s varied applications, from antibody engineering to fight disease and genetic plant engineering to increase agricultural yields to vaccine design, cell and tissue culture technologies, and more.
Deepen your understanding of the key issues within biotechnology, such as intellectual property, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and quality control.
Learn to apply quality management systems in biotechnology so that products and technologies are safe and reproducible.
Learn how to assess the market potential and financial viability of new products or technical services such as vaccines, diagnostics, biopharmaceutical drugs, transgenic plants or innovations in stem cell therapy.
Build your expertise in one of 5 specialist areas: Agricultural Biotechnology, Chemical and Nano Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular and Microbial Biotechnology or Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology.
You will be equipped with a wide variety of employment opportunities sciences sector, which includes the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, medical and agricultural technology industries.
$63,110
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,344 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $14,950 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $48,160 |
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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