Postgraduate coursework in Biotechnology

2021 Program requirements

Please note this program has changes for 2022. The updated study planner is in development and will be available shortly. In the interim, please refer to the course list. 

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

2021 Program requirements

Please note this program has changes for 2022. The updated study planner is in development and will be available shortly. In the interim, please refer to the course list. 

The program requirements (course list and program rules (PDF, 93KB)) set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

2021 Program requirements

Please note this program has changes for 2022. The updated study planner is in development and will be available shortly. In the interim, please refer to the course list. 

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students can also complete a single-semester Research Project through BIOX7009.
3. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

Semester 1 Commencement (Feburary intake) - Agricultural Biotechnology

Stream A - Plant Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Students can complete a maximum of 2 units from Part D.
3. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
4. Course offered in Summer Semester.
5. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
6. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.
7. From 2022 AGRC3037 will be recoded to PLNT3037 Biodiscovery from Plants. 

Stream B - Animal Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Students can complete a maximum of 2 units from Part D.
3. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
4. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
5. BIOX7011 runs over two semesters with 4 units in each, commencing in Semester 1. Students must enrol in the same course code in Semesters 1 and 2.
6. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake) - Agricultural Biotechnology

Stream A - Plant Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Course offered in Summer Semester.
3. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
4. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
5. Students can also complete a single-semester Research Project through BIOX7009.
6. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.
7. From 2022 AGRC3037 will be recoded to PLNT3037 Biodiscovery from Plants. 

Stream B - Animal Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
3. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
4. Students can also complete a single-semester Research Project through BIOX7009.
5. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

2021 Program requirements

Please note this program has changes for 2022. The updated study planner is in development and will be available shortly. In the interim, please refer to the course list. 

The program requirements (course list and program rules (PDF, 93KB)) set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students can also complete a single-semester Research Project through BIOX7009.
3. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake) - Agricultural Biotechnology

Stream A - Plant Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Course offered in Summer Semester. 
3. Students can complete a maximum of 2 units from Part D.
4. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
5. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
6. BIOX7011 runs over two semesters with 4 units in each, commencing in Semester 1. Students must enrol in the same course code in Semesters 1 and 2.
7. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.
8. From 2022 AGRC3037 will be recoded to PLNT3037 Biodiscovery from Plants. 

Stream B - Animal Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Students can complete a maximum of 2 units from Part D.
3. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
4. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
5. BIOX7011 runs over two semesters with 4 units in each, commencing in Semester 1. Students must enrol in the same course code in Semesters 1 and 2.
6. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake) - Agricultural Biotechnology

Stream A - Plant Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Course offered in Summer Semester. 
3. Students can complete a maximum of 2 units from Part D.
4. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
5. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
6. Students can also complete a single-semester Research Project through BIOX7009.
7. BIOX7011 runs over two semesters with 4 units in each, commencing in Semester 1. Students must enrol in the same course code in Semesters 1 and 2.
8. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.
9. From 2022 AGRC3037 will be recoded to PLNT3037 Biodiscovery from Plants. 

Stream B - Animal Biotechnology

1. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part C (in chosen field of study).
2. Students can complete a maximum of 2 units from Part D.
3. Students are required to complete 8 units from Part E.
4. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
5. Students can also complete a single-semester Research Project through BIOX7009.
6. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.

2021 Program requirements

Please note this program has changes for 2022. The updated study planner is in development and will be available shortly. In the interim, please refer to the course list. 

The program requirements (course list and program rules (PDF, 176KB)) set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1. Course continues over three semesters. Students are required to enrol in the same course code for each semester.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake) 

1. Course continues over three semesters. Students are required to enrol in the same course code for each semester.

2021 Program requirements

Please note this program has changes for 2022. The updated study planner is in development and will be available shortly. In the interim, please refer to the course list. 

The program requirements (course list and program rules (PDF, 176KB)) set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.
3. Course continues over two semesters. Students are required to enrol in the same course code for both semesters.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake) 

1. Students interested in further Research Project B studies can also complete BIOX7005.
2. Students interested in further Literature Review studies can also complete BIOX7101.
3. Course continues over two semesters. Students are required to enrol in the same course code for both semesters.