Program requirements

The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units

SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science

 

 

STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ]

SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research

Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units
BIOL10202  Genes, Cells & EvolutionBIOL1040 Cells to Organisms
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
BIOL1030 Global Challenges in BiologyRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major.
Elective courses - choose 4 units

2 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

2 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units

[ BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design OR

BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics ]

Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only.

 

[ BIOL2010 Ecology OR

BIOL29101 Advanced Ecology ]

 
Elective course for major - choose 2 units
BIOL20152 Ecology Field StudiesBIOL2201 Evolution
Elective courses - choose 10 units

Program elective or general elective3

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective3

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered from Semester 1, 2022. 
  2. Students are required to complete at least one field trip course: BIOL2015, BIOL3016 or BIOL3030.
  3. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Elective courses for major - choose 8 units
BIOL30161 Outback Ecology Field StudiesBIOL3000 Conservation
BIOL3310 Macroecology & BiogeographyBIOL32322 Insect Identification & Taxonomy
BIOL30301 Urban EcologyBIOL3236 Climate Change Biology
BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological DataBIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification
BIOL3370 Animal-Plant InteractionsBIOL3300 Functional Ecology
Research Project6 
Elective courses - choose 8 units

Program elective or general elective7

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective7

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Students are required to complete at least one field trip course; BIOL2015, BIOL3016 or BIOL3030.
  2. Course offered in Summer Semester only. 
  3. Course offered from Semester 1, 2022. 
  4. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2. 
  5. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  6. Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: BIOL39333,4SCIE32404 or SCIE32415 
  7. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.