Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Gatton
Overview
Kick-start your research career and open doors to postgraduate studies by undertaking an honours year in science, specialising in plant science or animal and veterinary bioscience.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) program provides you with the opportunity to pursue an independent research project in an area that interests you under the supervision of an academic staff member.
UQ is the leading university in Australia for agriculture, and you can select projects covering the plant or animal sciences at UQ Gatton. The campus houses production animals, horticultural fields, a plant nursery, post-harvest facilities, research laboratories and greenhouses, a wildlife facility, specialist veterinary and equine hospitals, and some of the best animal teaching facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.
During your honours study year, you'll be provided with a grounding in research methodology and then focus the remainder of your time on your project. You'll acquire skills which will enable you to work without close supervision in a research environment in industry or government, or proceed to a higher degree by research.
Program highlights
- Spend an extra year deep-diving into your interests through an independent research project in first-class facilities.
- Gain valuable research and practical skills under the supervision of world-class academics.
- Open pathways to higher degree by research programs such as a PhD.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
- Animal Science
- Plant Science
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
- Fieldwork
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Critical Thinking and Scientific Writing in Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
- Honours Research Project in Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
- Agricultural Research Methodologies
- Honours Research Project
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Animal nutritionist
- Animal management officer
- Biosecurity officer
- Animal health officer
- Veterinary nurse
- Environmental scientist
- Agronomist
- Plant metallurgist
- Environmental adviser
- Research scientist
Graduate salary
Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)
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Graduate salary
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Next steps after graduation
Animal and veterinary bioscience students will find employment in industries concerned with the health, welfare, nutrition and management of production and companion animals, and wildlife.
Your diverse career options include working in roles such as:
- animal production, health and wellbeing consultant
- animal nutritionist
- biosecurity officer/consultant
- animal reproduction consultant
- conservationist
- research scientist
- industry regulator in government agencies.
Plant science students can find rewarding career opportunities as a researcher, consultant or teacher with multinational companies, universities or government departments.
The optional honours year taught me how to research, analyse and communicate complex subject matter to a range of audiences.
I was encouraged to explore my project and follow my curiosity, supported by supervisors with an incredible amount of knowledge and experience.
The optional honours year taught me how to research, analyse and communicate complex subject matter to a range of audiences.
I was encouraged to explore my project and follow my curiosity, supported by supervisors with an incredible amount of knowledge and experience.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Prerequisites
- a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Gatton are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Additional application information
Additional application information
Fields of study
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
It combines training in fundamental biological disciplines such as chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology with courses that examine animals specifically, from the molecular to whole animal and animal population levels.
You'll find employment as an animal production, health and wellbeing consultant, biosecurity officer, conservationist, industry regulator in government agencies or research scientist.
You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.
When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner.
You'll find employment opportunities in animal production, government agencies or as a research scientist.
You’ll learn the science behind breeding high-yielding, pest-resistant crops to help farmers increase their productivity.
Study courses such as ecology, plant pathology, plant physiology and plant biotechnology. Apply your scientific knowledge to use plant-based sources to develop biofuels, medicines or healthier food products.
Studying plant science can lead to rewarding career opportunities as a researcher, consultant or teacher with multinational companies, universities or government departments.
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
It combines training in fundamental biological disciplines such as chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology with courses that examine animals specifically, from the molecular to whole animal and animal population levels.
You'll find employment as an animal production, health and wellbeing consultant, biosecurity officer, conservationist, industry regulator in government agencies or research scientist.
You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.
When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner.
You'll find employment opportunities in animal production, government agencies or as a research scientist.
You’ll learn the science behind breeding high-yielding, pest-resistant crops to help farmers increase their productivity.
Study courses such as ecology, plant pathology, plant physiology and plant biotechnology. Apply your scientific knowledge to use plant-based sources to develop biofuels, medicines or healthier food products.
Studying plant science can lead to rewarding career opportunities as a researcher, consultant or teacher with multinational companies, universities or government departments.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$10,222
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
$10,222
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,560
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $50,560
2025
Additional costs
- Students are responsible for the cost of travel to attend intensive study blocks.
- Students are responsible for the cost of transportation and accommodation to attend residential schools or practicals.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Gatton are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Gatton is 2354.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Gatton is 2354.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- Please note, the closing date for Honours can vary between Schools. Please refer to the relevant School website for further information.
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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