Program requirements

The program and course 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.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units

SCIE10001   Theory & Practice in Science

STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data 

OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data

 SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research
Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units
CHEM11002  Chemistry 1BIOL1040  Cells to Organisms
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
BIOL10202  Genes, Cells & EvolutionRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major.
Elective courses - choose 4 units

2 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

2 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
BIOL2900 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology ICompulsory course for major available in Semester 1 only.
Elective courses for major - choose 8 units
BIOC2900 Advanced Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBIOL2902 Advanced Genetics
BIOL2106 Advanced BiostatisticsDEVB2000 Stem Cells, Development and Developmental Disorders
BIOM2013 Advanced Integrative Cell & Tissue BiologyMICR2900 Advanced Microbiology & Immunology
Elective courses - choose 6 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units
BIOM3014  Molecular & Cellular PhysiologyBIOL3906 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology II
Elective courses for major - choose 6 to 8 units
BIOL3003  ImmunologyDEVB3001 Developmental Neurobiology
BIOL3213 Advanced Plant Biology & Biotechnology 
BIOL3903 Advanced Genomics 
DEVB3002  Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine 
NEUR3001  Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience 
Research elective courses - choose 0 to 2 units
SCIE3121 Research Project ISCIE3122 Research Project II
SCIE32201 Biomedical Science Research SkillsSCIE32211 Biomedical Science Research Project
Elective courses - choose 4 units

Program elective or general elective2

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective2

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  2. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.