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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 with multinational companies, high schools, 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:
- Secondary school teacher
- Senior biology teacher
- Environmental scientist
- Agronomist
- Environmental adviser
Graduate salary
Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)
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Teacher education (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
- Work placements
- Online study
- Overseas study
- 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:
- Ecology Field Studies
- Fungi and Plant Diseases
- Plant Microbe and Insect Interactions
- Plants for Human Health
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