Take on an independent research project under the guidance of leading researchers.
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.
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:
- Animal research scientist
- Research scientist
- Agricultural consultant
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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
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Honours Research Project
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