Graduate Certificate in Bioprocess Engineering

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Bioprocess Engineering builds specialist capability to develop, design and scale bio-based processes and products for sustainable manufacturing. You will strengthen technical and leadership skills through applied learning and hands-on projects with biotechnology companies across pharmaceutical, industrial biotech and food tech sectors. Study is supported by access to facilities such as QUT’s Pioneer BioPilot for pilot-scale bioprocessing in engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can contribute to bioprocess engineering and sustainable manufacturing initiatives, supporting the design, optimisation and scale-up of bio-based production systems. Career pathways span biotechnology and biomanufacturing in pharmaceutical processing, industrial biotech, and food technology, including roles such as bioprocess engineer, process development engineer, biomanufacturing engineer, and technical project lead. This Graduate Certificate prepares you for industry-focused engineering work in bioprocessing.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)