Plant Agricultural Biotechnology Field of Study
Part of the Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive program
Commencing semesters, 2025
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Program code
5627
Faculty
School
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Email: scmbbiotechnology@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 3925
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
https://scmb.uq.edu.au/
Why study Plant Agricultural Biotechnology?
Specialise in Plant Biotechnology and cultivate innovative solutions to help solve global problems, with a qualification in plant agriculture biotechnology. You will gain knowledge and skills in plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, nucleic acid sequencing, disease diagnostics, and develop multidisciplinary research and business skills needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life. Graduates will find research and development opportunities with plant breeding and seed companies, government research labs and advisory bodies, agricultural diagnostic facilities, and more.
What you can study
' Plants for Human Health ' Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology ' Plant-Microbe & Insect Interactions ' Molecular Diagnostics in Plant Protection ' Global Challenges in Agriculture
Courses and requirements
View the Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Plant Agricultural Biotechnology field of study.
What it costs
Please view the Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive for information on key dates and how to apply.