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Minor

Entomology

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

Study Entomology and examine how insects interact with and adapt to their environment and gain a solid understanding of their vital role within ecosystems.

You'll combine theory and practice to explore topics relating to pest management, insect physiology, insect identification and taxonomy.

Learn from leading researchers who are actively involved with a wide variety of entomology projects.

Apply your knowledge to understand environmental impacts of climate change, inform conservations strategies, or apply eco-friendly pest management strategies to protect crops and livestock from disease.

Highlights

1 in Australia for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2026

18 in the world for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Conservation researcher
  • Conservation manager
  • Environmental biologist
  • Research academic

Graduate salary

Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)

$50K–$59K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Biodiversity and the Environment
  • Insect Science
  • Arthropods and Human Health
  • Plant Diseases

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