Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Biotechnology)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus
Field of Study:
A$45,568/Yr
A$45,568 /Yr
- The University of Queensland offers a Bachelor of Science Biotechnology for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus, honours program offered on a full-time basis.
- Biotechnology applies scientific and engineering principles to living organisms in order to produce products and services of value to society.
- The major specialization program of Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (Honours) programs are:
- Bioinformatics
- Bioprocess Technology
- Chemical Biotechnology
- Drug Design and Development
- Microbial and Molecular Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology and Plant Biotechnology
- The program consists of a total number of 64-course units to complete in order to undergraduate.
- It examines microorganisms, plants, and animals in the context of the discovery, understanding, improvement, and development of viable products or activities.
- The discipline combines elements from many areas such as molecular genetics, microbiology, immunology, physics, chemistry, engineering, and mathematics.
- Courses in the 1st three years establish a foundation of basic knowledge for the study of biotechnology, and also offer flexibility through electives.
- Students take many of the core technical skill courses offered in the Bachelor of Science but also complete a number of courses with a commercial focus.
- In the 4th year, students must complete a research project addressing the industrial, regulatory, and management issues surrounding biotechnology.
- Students gain learning experiences that are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses are lectures, tutorials, work placements, research experience, laboratory work, seminars, and workshops.
- Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
- Master of Business
- Master of Technology and Innovation Management
- Doctor of Philosophy
- The UQ Faculty of Science offers study, research, and partnership opportunities across a large and diverse range of disciplines.
- It ranks 1st in Australia and 7th in the world globally for biotechnology according to Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.
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Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | A$45568 (AUD 45568) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 (AUD 21360) |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 (AUD 14568) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | A$43504 (AUD 43504) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) in General English subject, Mathematical Methods, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics subjects.
- The grade requirements in the subjects are C in Units 3 and 4.
- Students must have an IB score of 29, a grade of 3 in HL subjects, and a grade of 4 in SL subjects.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply they passed high school from any one of the following:
- CBSE, CICSE, State Boards Maharashtra and West Bengal from 67.5% scores.
- State Boards Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu from 77.5% scores.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill an online application to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of the student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL other recognized English test results.
Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for students are:
- Production bioinformatics engineer
- Research officer
- Bioprocess scientist
- Quality control manager
- Biochemist
- Research scientist
- Microbiologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Heinrich Boll Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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