This dual degree combines the practical and theoretical requirements of a professional engineering qualification with the exciting new commercialisation aspects of the growing biotechnology industry.

UQ's respected Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program is one of the most comprehensive in Australia for design, technology and innovation. A flexible first year allows you to try out introductory courses from our 6 core specialisations to see what you like best. Or, if you prefer, you can enrol directly in your chosen study area from day one. You’ll also have the option to complement your engineering specialisation with a major or minor in one of the new and emerging areas of engineering. Depending on your choice of major, you might find work anywhere from infrastructure and hospitals to energy and software.

In the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours), you'll gain a strong foundation in molecular genetics, microbiology, immunology, physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics, as well as the commercial and entrepreneurial aspects of biotechnology. You'll also learn about biotechnology’s varied applications, from antibody engineering to fight disease to genetic plant engineering for increasing agricultural yields. You'll gain knowledge that will enable you to take on any number of careers that help feed, fuel and heal the planet.