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Field of Study

Plant Agricultural Biotechnology

Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive
Overview Study details

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 2022

9 in the world for biotechnology

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

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
Dr Loan Nguyen

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.

Dr Loan Nguyen

Graduate, Master of Biotechnology

Tiffany Shar

UQ offers so many opportunities to help students gain vital hands-on experience in their prospective industry outside of the classroom.

Tiffany Shar

Graduate, Master of Biotechnology

Dr Loan Nguyen

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.

Dr Loan Nguyen

Graduate, Master of Biotechnology

Tiffany Shar

UQ offers so many opportunities to help students gain vital hands-on experience in their prospective industry outside of the classroom.

Tiffany Shar

Graduate, Master of Biotechnology

How you'll learn

In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.

Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.

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

See courses and program structure

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