About the course

Develop the skills and knowledge required to aid and understand animals in an agricultural setting with this specialised field of study.

　　You’ll gain knowledge and skills in animal and molecular biology, genetic engineering, animal reproductive biotechnology, animal vaccines, disease diagnostic equipment, and more.

　　You’ll develop multidisciplinary research and business skills needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

　　As a graduate you’ll find research and development opportunities with animal breeding consultancies and companies, livestock industries, private or government veterinary animal diagnostic facilities, livestock biotechnology companies, and animal health companies, among others. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 2 (July), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2025	St Lucia
Semester 2 (July), 2025	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2026	St Lucia
Semester 2 (July), 2026	St Lucia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Biotechnology, Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Medicine or Engineering, orGraduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.

　　IELTS 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 PBT - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　70th / 1250

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