This dual degree combines the practical and theoretical requirements of a professional engineering qualification with the exciting new commercialisation aspects of the growing biotechnology industry. You'll gain advanced skills in established and emerging engineering disciplines and combine life sciences theory, specialised practical training and entrepreneurial thinking. UQ's respected Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program is one of the most comprehensive in Australia for design, technology and innovation. Within this program you can specialise in chemical engineering. In the Bachelor of Biotechnology, youll develop the skills and knowledge needed to translate innovative scientific ideas into commercially viable solutions. Deepen your understanding of the key issues within biotechnology such as intellectual property, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and quality control. Learn to apply quality management systems in biotechnology so that products and technologies are safe and reproducible. Youll also learn how to assess the market potential and financial viability of new products or technical services such as vaccines, diagnostics, biopharmaceutical drugs, transgenic plants or innovations in stem cell therapy. With a dual qualification in engineering and biotechnology, you'll be equipped for a wide variety of career opportunities in Australia's thriving life sciences sector where you can contribute to pioneering new frontiers in health, agriculture, science, engineering, and beyond. <br><br>Study Agricultural Biotechnology and undertake advanced-level study in areas including plant and food science, biochemistry, plant and animal molecular biology and genetics. Learn how to genetically engineer crops or livestock animals to enhance nutritional value, reduce susceptibility to disease, improve sustainability and enable the ability to thrive in hostile environments to increase productivity and profitability. Access world-class laboratory and research facilities to learn how gene editing, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and point-of-care disease diagnostics can provide innovative solutions to address issues such as food security, climate change and sustainability.