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Gain comprehensive expertise and hands-on experience in contemporary molecular biology for research or industrial applications. Tailored for professionals, this program covers essential lab methods such as: electrophoresis, PCR, endonuclease mapping, fluorescent reporters, and expression vectors. Build specialized knowledge of gene architecture, protein synthesis, genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology, and macromolecular analysis. The curriculum includes training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular interactions, and immunology. Complete an industry-aligned research internship or project with our partner organizations. Featuring more than 2,300 labs, UQ provides cutting-edge infrastructure to support innovative learning and research commercialization. Access our vast network of specialized facilities, including: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Queensland Brain Institute, Sustainable Minerals Institute, and Global Change Institute.
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.