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Field of Study

Plant Agricultural Biotechnology

Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive

Cultivate innovative solutions to help solve global problems, with a qualification in plant agriculture biotechnology.

In this field of study, you’ll gain knowledge and skills in plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, nucleic acid sequencing, disease diagnostics, and much more.

You’ll develop multidisciplinary research and business skills needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

As a graduate you’ll find research and development opportunities with plant breeding and seed companies, government research labs and advisory bodies, agricultural diagnostic facilities, and more.

Highlights

1 in Australia for biotechnology

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

17 in the world for biotechnology

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Plant and animal geneticist
  • Industry researcher

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Online study
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Plants for Human Health
  • Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Plant Microbe & Insect Interactions

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