Duration

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

Commencing 2020

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2020)

Program level

Postgraduate Research

Units

48

Faculty

UQ Graduate School

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Biotechnology.

AQF level

AQF level 10

Fees for Australian students

Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

UQ Graduate School

Email: graduateschool@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3346 0503

Web: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/

Duration

3 Years full-time

Commencing 2020

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2020)

Program level

Postgraduate Research

Units

48

Faculty

UQ Graduate School

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Biotechnology.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biotechnology with Class I or IIA honours from UQ OR equivalent OR coursework masters with approved results in the research component and a Grade Point Average of 5.5 on a 7 point scale OR at least 2 years relevant professional experience and/or research publications. All potential candidates are interviewed as part of the selection process.

CRICOS Code: 034025K

English Proficiency

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

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 10

Fees for International students

Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.

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

UQ Graduate School

Phone: Outside Australia: +61 7 3346 0503
Within Australia: 07 3346 0503

Web: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/

Enquire online

Why study the Doctor of Biotechnology?

The Doctor of Biotechnology program is designed to train scientists in the application of principles of management, to develop an understanding of management issues for research enterprises and technology ventures and the integration of specialist training in the area of biotechnology and research. Students in the doctorate will undertake courses at an advanced level in areas such as regulatory and legal issues, innovation, and biotechnology venture management. In addition, a large self-directed study component and a thesis component is included to explore and develop academic areas of interest.

Students who commenced the Doctor of Biotechnology prior to 2014 should refer to the previous DBiotech program and course list.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Biotechnology.

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

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biotechnology with Class I or IIA honours from UQ OR equivalent OR coursework masters with approved results in the research component and a Grade Point Average of 5.5 on a 7 point scale OR at least 2 years relevant professional experience and/or research publications. All potential candidates are interviewed as part of the selection process.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 034025K

English proficiency

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

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

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

Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.

Fees for International students

Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.

What you can do with a Doctor of Biotechnology

Careers

Career opportunities include management roles in biotechnology companies and in government institutions.

Program requirements for the Doctor of Biotechnology

To fulfil the requirements of the Doctor of Biotechnology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student must complete #48 in total from the DBiotech course list, comprising:

  • #8 from part A;
  • #8 from part B; and
  • #32 from part C.
Refer to DBiotech 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.