Duration

5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2016

Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

88

Faculties

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Science Faculty

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Course lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours):


Component Degrees

Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours):


Dual Degree Planner

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours)

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended.

AQF level

Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Closing Date

Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.

How to apply

Enquiries for Australian students

BE(Hons): Manager, Academic Administration, EAIT Faculty; BBiotech: Faculty of Science

Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 4777

Web:

Duration

5.5 Years full-time

Commencing 2016

Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

88

Faculties

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Science Faculty

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Course lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours):


Component Degrees

Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours):


Dual Degree Planner

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours)

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.

CRICOS Code: 080733M

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours)?

This dual degree combination provides the practical and theoretical requirements for a professional engineering qualification while introducing students to the commercialisation aspects of the biotechnology industry.
Note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Biotechnology prior to 2015 may refer to course and program information for previous years here.
Bachelor of Engineering course list (pre-2015)
Bachelor of Biotechnology course list (pre-2015)

What you can study

Course Lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours) :

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Placement courses

Completion of 60 days of Engineering Professional Practice to satisfy the requirements of Engineers Australia

Honours

Honours is awarded for each program based on performance in the courses relating to that program.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B, plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 080733M

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Additional costs

  • Safety boots (AS2210) (up to $140)
  • Hard hat (AS1801) ($15)
  • Safety induction program ($40 with group, or $80 individual)
  • Students who undertake vacation work, fieldwork or work experience will be required to fund their own travel and living expenses.

What you can do with a Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours)

Careers

Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and the Bachelor of Biotechnology entries.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Engineers Australia
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers

Program rules for the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours)

To complete the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours)

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student is required to obtain #88, comprising

  • #52 from the BE(Hons) (Chem)list; and
  • #36 from BBiotech list including compulsory courses.

A mandatory requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering program is:
  • Completion of 60 days of Engineering Professional Practice to satisfy the requirements of Engineers Australia.
Refer to the BE(Hons)/BBiotech rules for further information.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.