Commencing semesters, 2021
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2456
Faculty
School
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
https://science.uq.edu.au
Why study Medical Biotechnology?
Combine theory and practice to examine the core scientific principles, techniques and processes that underpin how biotechnology is used to drive advances in modern medicine.
Study core courses across medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology, genetics and bioinformatics. You will gain hands-on experience in the laboratory and with application of bioinformatics tools.
Learn how new diagnostic devices and equipment are developed and used to accurately identify diseases.
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 marketed therapeutics.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Medical Biotechnology extended major.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelor of Biotechnology for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelor of Biotechnology for information on key dates and how to apply.