
Help to solve two of the biggest problems facing humans today: food security and our dependency on fossil fuels.
You’ll learn and apply the science behind breeding high-yielding, pest-resistant crops to help farmers increase their productivity.
Study 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.
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:
- Environmental scientist
- Agronomist
- Environmental adviser
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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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
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Biodiscovery from Plants
- Plant Diseases
- Plant Biology
- Advanced Plant Biology and Biotechnology
- Plant Identification and Vegetation Classification
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