Bachelor of Biotechnology - Chemical and Nano Biotechnology Extended Major
2021 Program requirements
The Program 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
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
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
Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) should complete CHEM1090 in their first semester as an elective course.
Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
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Compulsory Core BBiotech courses - complete 6 units | |
BIOL10201 Genes, Cells & Evolution | [ STAT12012 Analysis of Scientific Data OR |
CHEM11001 Chemistry 1 | STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
Compulsory courses for Major - complete 2 units | |
Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | CHEM12002 Chemistry 2 |
Elective courses - complete 8 units from | |
4 units program elective or general elective Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection. Recommended course: SCIE10002 Theory & Practice in Science | 4 units program elective or general elective Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection.
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Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 2
Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
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Compulsory courses for Major - complete 10 units | |
BIOC2000 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | BIOT2002 Issues in Biotechnology |
CHEM2050 Intermediate Chemistry 1 | CHEM2060 Intermediate Chemistry 2 |
CHEM2054 Experimental Chemistry 1 | |
Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
2 units program elective or general elective Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection. | 4 units program elective or general elective Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection. |
Year 3
Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
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Compulsory courses for Major - complete 6 units | |
BIOT3009 Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology | BIOT3004 Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products |
CHEM3016 Experimental Chemistry 2 | |
Elective courses for Major - choose 2 units | |
CHEM3001 Organic Chemistry | CHEM3011 Physical Chemistry |
CHEM3010 Inorganic Chemistry | |
Elective courses for Major - choose 4 units | |
CHEM3004 Determination of Molecular Structure | CHEM3030 Nanomaterials & Self-Assembled Systems |
CHEM3020 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology | |
Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection. |
Additional Information
- 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.