
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
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27 June - 28 June
Queensland Biology Winter School – Year 12

3 July - 4 July
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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
- 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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