Acquire high-level knowledge and practical skills in modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

 

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
• Global Change Institute.