Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology Extended Major
Part of the Bachelor of Biotechnology program
Commencing semesters, 2026
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2456
Faculty
School
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
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 Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology?
Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology is transforming how we develop new medicines, enhance human nutrition and create a more sustainable world.
It is a growing field of science that applies engineering design principles to applications in chemistry, bioinformatics and genetics to create or modify biological processes in living organisms to develop new innovations across agriculture, health, energy production and environmental management.
Under the guidance of leading biotechnology educators, you will study all aspects of the product development process. You will be equipped to translate discoveries from the laboratory into the development of new products, technologies or research methodologies implemented across the globe.
Courses and requirements
View the Bachelor of Biotechnology course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Synthetic Biology and Industrial 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.