Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Plant Science

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Plant Science is a program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address two of the biggest problems facing humans today: food security and dependency on fossil fuels. This program focuses on the science behind breeding high-yielding, pest-resistant crops to help farmers increase their productivity. Students will study ecology, plant pathology, plant physiology, and plant biotechnology, applying their knowledge to develop biofuels, medicines, or healthier food products from plant-based sources.

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for rewarding career opportunities as researchers, consultants, or teachers with multinational companies, universities, or government departments. Some potential careers include:

• Environmental scientist
• Environmental adviser
• Agronomist

Study Details

How You'll Learn

The learning experiences in this program are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the chosen courses, including:

• Lectures
• Research experience
• Laboratory work
• Fieldwork
• Workshops

What You'll Study

At the University of Queensland, subjects are referred to as 'courses'. A sample of the courses you could study includes:

• Biodiscovery from Plants
• Advanced Plant Biology
• Advanced Topics in Plant Science
• Advanced Genetics

Highlights

• Ranked 15th in the world for environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings 2025)
• Ranked 2nd in Australia for biological sciences (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Graduate Salary

The graduate salary for Agriculture & Environmental Studies (undergraduate) ranges from $50K–$59K, according to compared.edu.au.

Events

The university hosts various events, including information webinars for postgraduate agricultural science and experience days, which can provide valuable insights and opportunities for networking.

Stories

The university shares stories of students' experiences, such as what it's really like to study science at UQ, and how studying business psychology can transform careers, offering a glimpse into life as a student and the potential career paths available after graduation.