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

SCIE10001   Theory & 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.

Recommended course:

MARS1001 Living Oceans

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 10 units
BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental DesignBIOL2201 Evolution 
BIOL2910 Advanced EcologyBIOL2904 Advanced Zoology
 BIOL2205 Insect Science
Elective courses - choose 6 units

4 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.

Recommended courses:

BIOL2202 Genetics

BIOL2203 Plant Biology

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Elective courses for major - choose 10 to 12 units
BIOL3009 Arthropods & Human HealthBIOL3205 Animal Ecophysiology
BIOL3030 Urban EcologyBIOL32321 Insect Identification & Taxonomy
BIOL3201 Plant DiseasesBIOL3320 Vertebrate Diversity & Evolution
BIOL3207 Animal Behaviour 
BIOL3209 Biodiversity & Systematics 
BIOL3211 Ecology & Evolution of Marine Invertebrates 
BIOL3340 Fish, Fisheries & Aquaculture 
SCIE3360 Data Science for Life and Environmental Scientists 
Reaserach elective courses - choose 0 to 2 units
SCIE3121 Research Project ISCIE3122 Research Project II
Elective courses - choose 4 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:

  1. Course offered in Summer Semester only. 
  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.