Help to solve 2 of the biggest problems facing humans today: food security and our dependency on fossil fuels.
In this major, 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 or consultant 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
- Environmental and science communicator
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)
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Events
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29 June - 2 July
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST)
30 June
Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11
3 July
Year 11 Queensland Chemistry Winter School
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Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development
5-minute read
UQ people
Chiemeka’s PhD story: cost-effective treatment for brain disorders
4-minute read
UQ people
Meet the CEO championing neurodiversity in the workplace
4-minute read
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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