The University of Western Australia
3 Years Full Time
Apply knowledge from botany, molecular sciences and genetics to work on applications to real-world problems such as how plants adapt to climate change and how to produce healthier and more sustainable foods for the future.
This major requires a certain level of Chemistry and Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you can take additional Chemistry and/or Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
In Plant Biology, you will study plants from molecular, cellular, and physiological perspectives and develop an understanding of the molecular characterisation of plant development and reproduction, as well as genetic, genomic and physiological studies that aim to elucidate how plants interact with their environments. In addition, you will study the abundance and diversity of plant species and how these have evolved, using molecular and genetic tools.
The University of Western Australia is ranked 1st in Australia and 31st in the world for Biological Sciences. You'll have the opportunity to learn in the South West of Western Australia, one of the world's 25 'biodiversity hotspots', and gain hands-on experience through field trips across the state.
A major in Plant Biology can accelerate you into a diverse range of career pathways. You could research and develop new ways to use plants for industrial applications such as biofuels, improve plant disease resistance or drought and salt tolerance, or help discover new species.
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