Bachelor of Science (Plant Science)
Bachelor of Science (Plant Science)
Explore how plants survive and thrive in their environment and what strategies we can employ to maintain plant productivity in response to global change. Invest in a career working with the oldest and best solar panels on earth – plants! This degree will have you working with plants hands-on, including…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore how plants survive and thrive in their environment and what strategies we can employ to maintain plant productivity in response to global change.
Invest in a career working with the oldest and best solar panels on earth – plants! This degree will have you working with plants hands-on, including oceanic algae, life-supporting crops, and our precious native flora. You’ll graduate with employer ready skills in plant physiology, molecular biology, and ecology, preparing you for a career in agriculture, horticulture, biotechnology, environment and conservation; Explore how plants survive and thrive in their environment and what strategies we can employ to maintain plant productivity in response to global change.
Invest in a career working with the oldest and best solar panels on earth – plants! This degree will have you working with plants hands-on, including oceanic algae, life-supporting crops, and our precious native flora. You’ll graduate with employer ready skills in plant physiology, molecular biology, and ecology, preparing you for a career in agriculture, horticulture, biotechnology, environment and conservation.
Your career
Studying Plant Science will prepare you for opportunities in areas such as environmental management and sustainability, working in the horticulture sector, and helping make advancements in food technology.
Potential occupations include:
Botanist
Ecologist
Biosecurity officer
Environmental scientist
Sustainability officer
Potential employers include:
Government agencies
Non-government organisations
Consultancies
Horticultural sector
Food technology companies;
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree
You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.
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REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
- TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
