Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) - Plant Science in Herston Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Herston Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,560
(c. USD35,997.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Plant biology ranks as one of today's most crucial scientific fields. Through diverse methodologies, researchers tackle two critical global challenges: climate change and fossil fuel reliance, utilizing plant-derived biofuels and vegetation for carbon capture.
Experts in this field must comprehend plant functions across all scales, from molecular to ecological, to enhance yields of food crops, medicines, and wood products; manage plant diseases, pests, and invasive species; help vegetation adapt to environmental stresses; and engineer novel plant varieties for specialized applications like biological manufacturing.
Pursuing an honors program in plant science at UQ Gatton enables students to refine their investigative abilities while working alongside distinguished faculty at the institution's specialized research facilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All fields of study (excluding Psychology):Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:
a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
a GPA of at least 4.5* for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
Tuition
AUD
50,560