Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Biotechnology in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland | Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 53,760
(c. USD37,911.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

This dual degree program merges the practical and academic components of professional engineering with the commercialization opportunities in the expanding biotechnology field. You'll acquire expertise in both traditional and cutting-edge engineering fields while integrating life sciences principles, hands-on training, and business-oriented approaches. The University of Queensland's prestigious Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) stands among Australia's most thorough programs for design, technology, and innovation, offering a chemical engineering specialization. Through the Bachelor of Biotechnology, you'll master the techniques required to transform scientific concepts into market-ready solutions. Expand your knowledge of critical biotechnology topics including intellectual property rights, regulatory standards, and quality management protocols. Develop the ability to implement quality control measures ensuring the safety and consistency of biotech products. Additionally, you'll gain skills to evaluate commercial potential and economic feasibility for innovations like vaccines, diagnostic tools, biopharmaceuticals, genetically modified crops, or advancements in stem cell treatments. Holding qualifications in both engineering and biotechnology prepares you for diverse career paths in Australia's dynamic life sciences industry, where you can help shape breakthroughs across healthcare, agriculture, scientific research, engineering, and other sectors.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended subjects. Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is also a recommended subject. Students studying Specialist Mathematics and both Physics and Chemistry will have increased flexibility in their studies.
Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 80 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

Tuition AUD 53,760

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