Help to solve some of the biggest problems facing humans today: food security, global warming and our dependency on fossil fuels.
Study traditional and new breeding techniques, plant ecology and sustainability, plant physiology and pathology, and plant biotechnology and molecular plant science.
Investigate the production of healthier food products or new high-yielding, disease- and drought-resistant crops.
Learn the techniques to limit carbon emissions with biofuels and biomaterials.
Examine methods of restoration ecology and carbon sequestration in biomass and soils.
Explore the potential to use plant-based sources for industrial products, biopharmaceuticals, energy and anticancer drugs.
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:
- Plant scientist
- Environmental scientist
- Conservation researcher
- Crop scientist
- Agronomist
- Environmental adviser
- Conservation officer
- Agricultural consultant
Average annual salary range
Sustainability Officer
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Average annual salary range
Environment Adviser
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Next steps after graduation
When you graduate, you'll be in high demand by employers for your advanced technical, communication, independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
You'll have the pick of a broad range of career possibilities in areas including:
- government departments
- research institutes and universities
- international aid organisations
- agricultural consultancies
- seed and fertiliser companies
- environmental organisations
- horticultural producers
- nurseries and landscape designers.
I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!
I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!
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1 May - 21 May
UQ's sustainable energy programs – live Q&A webinars
9 June
Master of Physiotherapy information webinar
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UQ science scholarships to help fund your studies
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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
- 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:
- Plant Biology
- Genes, Cells & Evolution
- Current Topics in Plant Science
- Plant Biology and Biotechnology
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