Agricultural Biotechnology Extended Major
Part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology program
Commencing semesters, 2024
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2486
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Science Faculty
School
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Agricultural Biotechnology?
Study Agricultural Biotechnology and undertake advanced-level study in areas including plant and food science, biochemistry, plant and animal molecular biology and genetics.
Learn how to genetically engineer crops or livestock animals to enhance nutritional value, reduce susceptibility to disease, improve sustainability and enable the ability to thrive in hostile environments to increase productivity and profitability.
Access world-class laboratory and research facilities to learn how gene editing, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and point-of-care disease diagnostics can provide innovative solutions to address issues such as food security, climate change and sustainability.
Courses and requirements
Please refer to the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Agricultural Biotechnology Extended Major:
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology for information on key dates and how to apply.