Help to solve 2 of the biggest problems facing humans today: food security and our dependency on fossil fuels.
In this minor, you’ll learn and apply the science behind breeding high-yielding, pest-resistant crops to help farmers increase their productivity.
You'll study ecology, plant pathology, plant physiology and plant biotechnology, and apply your 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)
compared.edu.au
Graduate salary
Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)
compared.edu.au
Events
See all events
25 June
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST)
Stories
See all stories
UQ people
Meet the expert: exploring clinical exercise physiology with Dr Shelley Keating
Careers
Predicting the unpredictable: 6 key behavioural economics concepts
UQ people
Meet Rajbir, a Public Health student from Singapore
Stories
See all storiesUQ people
Meet the expert: exploring clinical exercise physiology with Dr Shelley Keating
Careers
Predicting the unpredictable: 6 key behavioural economics concepts
UQ people
Meet Rajbir, a Public Health student from Singapore
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratory work
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Genes, Cells & Evolution
- Plant Biology
- Current Topics in Plant Science
- Advanced Plant Biology & Biotechnology
Keep up to date
Sign up to get information about applying and studying at UQ.