Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) Plant Science Major
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 (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 | |
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution | Refer 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:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units | |
BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design OR BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics | BIOL2203 Plant Biology OR BIOL2903 Advanced Plant Biology |
| Elective course for major - choose 2 units | |
BIOL2010 Ecology OR BIOL2910 Advanced Ecology | BIOL2202 Genetics OR BIOL2902 Advanced Genetics |
BIOL2200 Molecular Cell Biology I OR BIOL2900 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology I | |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective course for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
Compulsory course for major available in Semester 2 only.
| BIOL3200 Current Topics in Plant Science OR BIOL3900 Advanced Topics in Plant Science |
| Elective courses for major - choose 4 to 6 units | |
| BIOL3201 Plant Diseases | BIOL3011 Plant Microbe & Insect Interactions |
| BIOL3213 Advanced Plant Biology & Biotechnology | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
| PLNT3037 Biodiscovery from Plants | BIOL32101 Fungal Biology |
| Research elective courses - choose 0 to 2 units | |
| SCIE3121 Research Project I | SCIE3122 Research Project II |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- BIOL3210 offered in Summer Semester only.
- 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.
Year 1
| 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 | |
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution | Refer 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:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units | |
[ BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design OR BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics ] | [ BIOL2203 Plant Biology OR BIOL29031 Advanced Plant Biology ] |
| Elective course for major - choose 2 units | |
[ BIOL2010 Ecology OR BIOL29102 Advanced Ecology ] | [ BIOL2202 Genetics OR BIOL2902 Advanced Genetics ] |
[ BIOL2200 Molecular Cell Biology I OR BIOL2900 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology I ] | |
| 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:
- Course offered from Semester 2, 2023.
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2022.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective course for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
Compulsory course for major available in Semester 2 only.
| [ BIOL3200 Current Topics in Plant Science OR BIOL39001 Advanced Topics in Plant Science ] |
| Elective courses for major - choose 6 units | |
| BIOL3201 Plant Diseases | BIOL3011 Plant Microbe & Insect Interactions |
| BIOL3213 Advanced Plant Biology & Biotechnology | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
| BIOL39333,4 Advanced Research Experience in Biology | BIOL32102 Fungal Biology |
| PLNT3037 Biodiscovery from Plants | |
| SCIE39633 Advanced Plant Science Project | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective5 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective5 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered from Semester 2, 2023.
- BIOL3210 offered in Summer Semester only.
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2023.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- 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.