Why Bachelor of Science?
Want to use your knowledge of plant biology to help solve real-world problems? Imagine: your house built from hemp, your car manufactured using chia components, and your fuel extracted from the succulent we use to make tequila.
With our Bachelor of Science majoring in Plant Biology, you’ll build the skills to fight climate change, improve food security and enhance human wellbeing. You’ll discover new ways to use plants – from making biofuels to developing natural medications. Understand how plants sustain and improve our lives. Learn how they can contribute to a transformative future. Graduate with the expertise to work in biotechnology, agribusiness, government agencies and cutting-edge research institutions.
Overview
As a Bachelor of Science majoring in Plant Biology student, you’ll develop a broad foundation in science, specialised knowledge in plant biology and graduate with a transferable skillset. In your major studies, delve into topics on plant physiology, reproduction, biochemistry, energy use and environment adaption. You’ll be able to identify and understand the crucial roles of different plants for ecosystems, health and global sustainability. You will build practical skills including laboratory, research, fieldwork and analysis techniques. Choose from a range of science electives to build a diverse knowledge base or pick a second major to enhance your career prospects. Adelaide University will give you the skills to work across various fields including agriculture, research, pharmaceuticals and conservation.
Key features
Learn about plant physiology, genetics, reproduction and biochemistry. - Develop your research, analysis and reporting skills.
- Build skills in analytical problem-solving, critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
- Select a second major that will enhance your employment prospects.
- Learn in purpose-built labs with industry-standard tools and technologies.
- Choose to complete a research project or placement in your final year.
What you'll learn
Over three years of full-time study, you’ll complete a combination of common core courses, science core courses, plant biology courses, elective courses and a professional placement or project.
Common core courses will build skills applicable to a range of careers such as critical thinking, research, analysis and writing. In your science core courses, you’ll explore topics on people, society, the future of our planet, and data handling and visualisation techniques.
Your major in Plant Biology will explore agricultural genetics, plant structure, plant environment adaptation, impacts of climate change, biotechnology and plant nutrition.
In your final year, choose to complete a professional placement, or a project aligned to your interests. You can also personalise your studies with a second major or a range of elective courses.
Majors
The Bachelor of Science is also available with majors in the following:
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 42 to 54 units for Core Courses, and
- Either:
- 30 to 90 units for one Major from Majors, or
- 48 units from Discipline courses, and
- 6 to 18 units for Work integrated learning, and
- 0 to 48 units for Electives
Complete 42 to 54 units comprising:
- 6 to 12 units for all Program Core, and
- 12 to 18 units from Common Core, and
- 6 to 30 units from Core Selective
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
|
Course code
SCIE1001
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
|
Course code
STAT1000
|
Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
|
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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|
|
Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
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Course code
BIOL1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
|
Course code
BIOL1004
|
Units
6
|
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|
Course name
Foundations in Chemistry
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Course code
CHEM1000
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Chemistry 1A
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Course code
CHEM1002
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Chemistry 1B
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Course code
CHEM1003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Planet Earth
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Course code
EART1000
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Units
6
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|
|
Course name
Earth, Climate and Life Systems
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Course code
EART1012
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
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Course code
MATH1000
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Units
6
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|
|
Course name
Calculus 1
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Course code
MATH1004
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Units
6
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|
|
Course name
Calculus 2
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Course code
MATH1005
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Physics
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Course code
PHYS1000
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Physics 1A
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Course code
PHYS1001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Physics 1B
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Course code
PHYS1002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Linear Algebra
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Course code
MATHX104
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Units
6
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Course name
Differential Equations
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Course code
MATHX202
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Units
6
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Notes
Program Core - Students in the following Majors will not enrol in STAT1000 Data Skills for Scientists:
Computational Physics, Experimental Physics, Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Physics and Geophysics, Space Science and Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
 |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
|
Course code
SCIE1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
|
Course code
BIOL1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
|
Course code
BIOL1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
|
Course code
CHEM1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
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Course code
BIOL2024
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
|
Course code
STAT1000
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Botany 2
|
Course code
BIOL2023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Agricultural Genetics
|
Course code
BIOL2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Plant Breeding
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Course code
BIOL3016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Health
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Course code
BIOL3018
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Project in Agricultural and Plant Science
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Course code
AGRI3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
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Course code
FOODX300
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Biotechnology
|
Course code
BIOL3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
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Course code
AGRI3013
|
Units
6
|
Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
|
Course code
BIOL1004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
|
Course code
CHEM1004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Agricultural Genetics
|
Course code
BIOL2010
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Botany 2
|
Course code
BIOL2023
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
|
Course code
BIOL2024
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Plant Breeding
|
Course code
BIOL3016
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Plant Biotechnology
|
Course code
BIOL3017
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
|
Course code
FOODX300
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
|
Course code
SCIE1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
|
Course code
BIOL1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
|
Course code
BIOL1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
|
Course code
CHEM1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
|
Course code
BIOL2024
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
|
Course code
STAT1000
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Botany 2
|
Course code
BIOL2023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Agricultural Genetics
|
Course code
BIOL2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Plant Breeding
|
Course code
BIOL3016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Health
|
Course code
BIOL3018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Project in Agricultural and Plant Science
|
Course code
AGRI3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
|
Course code
FOODX300
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Biotechnology
|
Course code
BIOL3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
|
Course code
AGRI3013
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 to 18 units comprising:
- One of the following:
- 12 units from Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry and Pure and Applied Chemistry work integrated learning, or
- 12 units for all Animal Behaviour work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Animal Science work integrated learning, or
- 18 units for all Biochemistry and Biotechnology work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Computational Physics work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Ecology and Marine and Wildlife Conservation work integrated learning, or
- 12 units for all Environmental and Geospatial Science and Environmental Science work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Evolutionary Biology work integrated learning, or
- 12 units for all Evolutionary Biology and Palaeontology work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Experimental Physics work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Food Science and Technology work integrated learning, or
- 18 units from Genetics work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Geology and Geology and Earth Resources work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Geology and Palaeontology work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Geophysics work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Medicinal and Biological Chemistry work integrated learning, or
- 18 units for all Microbiology and Immunology work integrated learning, or
- 6 units from Nuclear and Radiation Physics and Theoretical Physics work integrated learning, or
- 12 units for all Physics and Geophysics work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Plant Biology work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Soil Science work integrated learning, or
- 6 units for all Space Science and Astrophysics work integrated learning, and
- 0 to 6 units from Additional work integrated learning - Optional
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Organic Chemistry 3
|
Course code
CHEM3001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Inorganic Chemistry 3
|
Course code
CHEM3002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Physical Chemistry 3
|
Course code
CHEM3003
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Advanced Applications in Animal Behaviour
|
Course code
ANIM3900
|
Units
12
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Professional Skills in Animal Science
|
Course code
ANIM3005
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Science Practical 2
|
Course code
BIOL2900
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Practical 3
|
Course code
BIOL3007
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Biochemistry 3: Practical
|
Course code
BIOL3011
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Computational Physics
|
Course code
PHYSX300
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Research Methods: Ecology, Marine and Wildlife 3
|
Course code
BIOL3013
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Environmental and Geospatial Field Project
|
Course code
ENVI3014
|
Units
12
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Evolutionary Biology 3 Practical
|
Course code
BIOL3036
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Field Palaeontology 3
|
Course code
EART3002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Evolutionary Biology 3 Practical
|
Course code
BIOL3036
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Experimental Physics
|
Course code
PHYSX301
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Science Professional Placement
|
Course code
SCIE3900
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Genetics Practical 3B
|
Course code
BIOL2016
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Science Practical 2
|
Course code
BIOL2900
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Practical 3
|
Course code
BIOL3007
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Genetics Practical 3A
|
Course code
BIOL3900
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Field Geoscience Program 3
|
Course code
EART3003
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Field Palaeontology 3
|
Course code
EART3002
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Geophysics 3C: Seismic Processing and Interpretation
|
Course code
EART3004
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Organic Chemistry 3
|
Course code
CHEM3001
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Science Practical 2
|
Course code
BIOL2900
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Practical 3
|
Course code
BIOL3007
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Microbiology and Immunology Practical 3
|
Course code
BIOL3012
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Computational Physics
|
Course code
PHYSX300
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Experimental Physics
|
Course code
PHYSX301
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Geophysics 3C: Seismic Processing and Interpretation
|
Course code
EART3004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Experimental Physics
|
Course code
PHYSX301
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Science Professional Placement
|
Course code
SCIE3900
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Landscape Evolution 3
|
Course code
EART3006
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Experimental Physics
|
Course code
PHYSX301
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Science Professional Placement
|
Course code
SCIE3900
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
|
Course code
SCIE1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
|
Course code
BIOL1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
|
Course code
BIOL1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
|
Course code
CHEM1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
|
Course code
BIOL2024
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
|
Course code
STAT1000
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Botany 2
|
Course code
BIOL2023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Agricultural Genetics
|
Course code
BIOL2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Plant Breeding
|
Course code
BIOL3016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Health
|
Course code
BIOL3018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Project in Agricultural and Plant Science
|
Course code
AGRI3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
|
Course code
FOODX300
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Biotechnology
|
Course code
BIOL3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
|
Course code
AGRI3013
|
Units
6
|
Complete 0 to 48 units comprising:
- 0 to 48 units from Free Electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
|
Course code
SCIE1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
|
Course code
BIOL1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
|
Course code
BIOL1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
|
Course code
CHEM1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
|
Course code
BIOL2024
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
|
Course code
STAT1000
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Botany 2
|
Course code
BIOL2023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Agricultural Genetics
|
Course code
BIOL2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Plant Breeding
|
Course code
BIOL3016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Health
|
Course code
BIOL3018
|
Units
6
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Course name
Research Project in Agricultural and Plant Science
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Course code
AGRI3015
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
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Course code
FOODX300
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Units
6
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Course name
Plant Biotechnology
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Course code
BIOL3017
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Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
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Course code
AGRI3013
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Units
6
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Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology
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Course code
AGRI2013
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Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Biochemistry
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Course code
AGRI2006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Evolutionary Biology 2
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Course code
BIOL2022
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Plant Identification 2
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Course code
BIOL2049
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Principles of Ecology 2
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Course code
BIOL2051
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Plant Health
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Course code
BIOL3018
|
Units
6
|
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|
Course name
Research Project in Agricultural and Plant Science
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Course code
AGRI3015
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
|
Course code
AGRI3013
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
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Course code
SCIE1001
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
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Course code
BIOL1004
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
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Course code
BIOL1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
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Course code
CHEM1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
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Course code
BIOL2024
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
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Course code
STAT1000
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Botany 2
|
Course code
BIOL2023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Agricultural Genetics
|
Course code
BIOL2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Plant Breeding
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Course code
BIOL3016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Health
|
Course code
BIOL3018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Project in Agricultural and Plant Science
|
Course code
AGRI3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
|
Course code
FOODX300
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Plant Biotechnology
|
Course code
BIOL3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
|
Course code
AGRI3013
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
As a graduate of our Bachelor of Science majoring in Plant Biology, you could explore various career paths. You might work as a pharmaceutical scientist, identifying innovative drugs or therapies derived from plants. You could be a plant breeder, creating new disease-resistant or super nutritious species. Perhaps you’ll make plant-based plastics or edible packaging.
You could also be a:
- Botanist
- Agricultural scientist
- Horticulturist
- Biotechnologist
- Plant biology researcher.
Industry trends
Over the past 10 years, employment in environmental science has increased by 45.6%. It is predicted there will be shortage of environmental scientists to meet future demand (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024). As the impact of global warming becomes alarmingly clear, companies, organisations and research institutes will look for individuals with the skills to help them transition to a sustainable future. What does this mean for you? Your knowledge in plant biology will be sought-after, making you a desirable employee.
Ready to apply?
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
