Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology

About the course

This dual degree combines a professional engineering qualification with biotechnology to prepare you for innovation in the life sciences sector. You’ll build strong engineering design and technology capabilities, with the option to specialise in chemical engineering, alongside biotechnology skills in translating scientific ideas into commercially viable solutions. Topics include regulation, quality systems and commercialisation for biotech products and services in a Bachelor (Honours) pathway.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across engineering and the biotechnology industry, supporting development and scale-up of products such as vaccines, diagnostics, biopharmaceuticals and agricultural or health innovations. Career pathways may include process or chemical engineering in life-science manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory compliance, product development, commercialisation and technical consulting. This Bachelor (Honours) dual degree supports careers spanning health, agriculture and biotech ventures.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)