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Overview
- Explore the science behind sustainable crop production by studying plant physiology, soil science, genetics, and plant-microbe interactions—essential for supporting Australia’s vital agricultural industry.
- Gain practical experience through hands-on residential schools, field visits to plant breeding stations, and training in modern plant biotechnology and genetic techniques.
- Study flexibly online or on-campus while learning how to address global challenges in food security, environmental sustainability, and crop productivity in real-world agricultural systems.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you will be prepared for future opportunities and challenges in the agricultural industry and can apply for jobs as a:
- agricultural scientist (employed by the government, mining companies, agriculture and horticulture producers, farmer groups and agribusiness) to do research
- plant scientist
- agricultural consultant
- horticulturist
- soil scientist
- environmental scientist
- seed technologist.
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this major.
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