Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.
Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.
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:
- Biologist
- Research officer
- Plant scientist
- Conservation researcher
Graduate salary
Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)
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Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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24 July
Engineering, Design and Computing Careers Evening
6 November
Postgraduate Clinical Informatics and Digital Health info webinar
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Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development
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Chiemeka’s PhD story: cost-effective treatment for brain disorders
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From firefighting robots to rocket science: Vennkkatta’s UQ experience
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Rebuilding the reef: How Tania’s research is saving our oceans
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Biotech with purpose: Krishtee’s plan to future-proof food in Mauritius
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences
- Critical Thinking and Communication in Biology
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