Designed for scientists, you'll master laboratory techniques including:
electrophoresis
polymerase chain reaction
endonuclease mapping
fluorescent reporters, and
expression vectors.
Develop an advanced understanding of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode, including genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination.
You'll receive training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular structure and function, and immunology.
Undertake a research-focused internship or project with our industry partners.
With over 2,300 laboratories, UQ offers world-class facilities and services to enhance learning, discovery and research translation. You'll have access to an extensive network of research facilities and institutes, including:
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Queensland Brain Institute
Sustainable Minerals Institute
Estimated FeeAUD 27,048.00 per Semester
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (64)
Next Intake
23 Feb 2026
Application Fee
AUD0.00
Real Career Pathways
Work as an Urban Planner, Policy Officer, or Community Consultant.
Hands-on Training
Get practical skills with real urban design scenarios.
Industry Aligned
Accredited and taught by experts in sustainable city development.
To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
2-year degree (32 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with at least one course in chemistry or biology, or
a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in molecular biology, or
to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Molecular Biology.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1-year degree (16 units of study)
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
