Postgraduate coursework in Molecular Biology
Graduate Certificate
Program requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Graduate Certificate Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Graduate Certificate Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
2023 Graduate Certificate Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
Program requirements - 2022
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)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
| BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
| BIOX6000 Paper Critique | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
| MICR7002 Immunology and Infectious Diseases | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
| BIOC6007 Directed Studies in Biomolecular Structure & Function | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
| BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
| BIOX6000 Paper Critique | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A) |
Graduate Diploma
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
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)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B') |
Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B') |
Master (#16)
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
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)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| Choose 6 units from: [ BIOX7000 Area Review | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7008 Major Research Project & Seminar | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part E') |
Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| Choose 6 units from: [ BIOX7000 Area Review | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7008 Major Research Project & Seminar | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part E') |
Master (#24)
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
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)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
Choose 4 units from: [ BIOX7000 Area Review | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics (recommended elective) | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part C', 'Part D') |
| BIOC6007 Directed Studies in Biomolecular Structure & Function (recommended elective) | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part C', 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7008 Major Research Project & Seminar | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part E') |
Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics (recommended elective) | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part C', 'Part D') |
| BIOC6007 Directed Studies in Biomolecular Structure & Function (recommended elective) | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part C', 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
Choose 4 units from: [ BIOX7000 Area Review | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part C', 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7008 Major Research Project & Seminar | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part E') |
Master (#32)
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
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)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part B) |
| BINF6001 Introduction to Proteins & Nucleic Acids | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| BIOX6000 Paper Critique | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| BIOL6202 Genetics | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| CHEM6520 Chemical Biology | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Choose 8 units from: [ BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part C', 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
BIOX7008 Major Research Project & Seminar | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part E') |
Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| BIOL6202 Genetics | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| CHEM6520 Chemical Biology | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| BINF6001 Introduction to Proteins & Nucleic Acids | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| BIOX6000 Paper Critique | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part F') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
BIOX7008 Major Research Project & Seminar | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part E') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
Choose 8 units from: [ BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part C', 'Part D') |
Master ResEx (#24)
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Masters ResEx Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Masters ResEx Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
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)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
STUDY PLANNER UPDATED 19 April 2021:
|
Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
|
| Choose 6 units from: [ BIOX7002 Research Project A | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7022 Advanced Research Project and Seminar2 | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7022 Advanced Research Project and Seminar2 | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
Students must seek approval from the Program Director to enrol in BINF6000, in place of compulsory course BIOC7001.- Code for students in year-long courses commencing in semester 2; students must re-enrol in the same code in semester 1 the following year.
Master ResEx (#32)
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Masters ResEx Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Masters ResEx Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
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)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOX7002 Research Project A | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOX7002 Research Project A | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7021 Advanced Research Project and Seminar1 | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7021 Advanced Research Project and Seminar1 | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
- Code for students in year-long courses commencing semester 1; students must re-enrol in the same code in semester 2.
Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOX7002 Research Project A | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics | Core Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| Choose 4 units from: [ BIOX7002 Research Project A | Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7024 Advanced Research Project and Seminar1 | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOX7024 Advanced Research Project and Seminar1 | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
- Code for students in year-long courses commencing semester 2; students must re-enrol in the same code in semester 1.