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.
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
I highly recommend that anyone aspiring to be a scientist studies at UQ, where you can learn all the essential skills, develop your critical thinking and establish valuable networks for your future career.
UQ offers so many opportunities to help students gain vital hands-on experience in their prospective industry outside of the classroom.
I highly recommend that anyone aspiring to be a scientist studies at UQ, where you can learn all the essential skills, develop your critical thinking and establish valuable networks for your future career.
UQ offers so many opportunities to help students gain vital hands-on experience in their prospective industry outside of the classroom.
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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
- 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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