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

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June) Semester 2 (July - November)
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 ]
Prerequisite courses for Major - complete 2 units
Refer to Semester 2 for prerequisite course for major. BIOL1040  Cells to Organisms
Compulsory courses for Major - complete 2 units
Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major.  CHEM12002 Chemistry 2
Elective courses - choose 6 units

4 units program elective or general elective

Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection.

Recommended course:

SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science

2 units program elective or general elective

Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection.

 

 

Additional Information

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

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June) Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for Major - complete 8 units
BIOC2000 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology BIOM2402 Principles of Pharmacology
CHEM2050 Intermediate Chemistry 1 BIOT2002 Issues in Biotechnology
Elective courses for Major - choose 2 units
BIOL2200 Molecular Cell Biology I BIOL2202 Genetics
CHEM2054 Experimental Chemistry 1  
Elective courses - choose 6 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

  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 12 units
BIOM3401 Systems Pharmacology BIOM3402 Experimental Pharmacology
BIOT3002 Drug Design & Development BIOT3004 Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products
BIOT3009 Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology CHEM3020 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Elective courses - choose 4 units

2 units program elective or general elective

Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection.

2 units program elective or general elective

Refer to BBiotech course list for course selection.