Course code: #2456
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
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| Fall-February 30-November-2024 | 2024-11-30 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2024 | 2024-05-31 |
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| Fall-February 30-November-2025 | 2025-11-30 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2025 | 2025-05-31 |
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Cultivate innovative solutions to enhance the sustainability, productivity and profitability of the global agricultural industry.
At the University of Queensland, you'll study agricultural biotechnology and undertake advanced-level studies in plant and food science, biochemistry, plant and animal molecular biology, and genetics.
Learn how to genetically engineer crops or livestock animals to enhance nutritional value, reduce susceptibility to disease, improve sustainability and enable them to thrive in hostile environments.
Access world-class research facilities to learn how gene editing, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and point-of-care disease diagnostics can address issues such as food security, climate change and sustainability.
You can study a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship alongside this major to develop your business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills.
$63,110
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,344 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $14,950 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $48,160 |
You may be eligible for a package offer if you meet all the academic entry requirements for your preferred UQ program but need help to meet the English language requirements.
If your overall IELTS score is 5.0 or above (or equivalent), join our EAP or BE classes.
| Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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| UQ College | Grade of 4 in GE Level 2 | No sub-score lower than C | |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 56 | S:15, L:12, R:12, W:17 | |
| Pearson | 42 | 42 | |
| Cambridge | 154 | 154 |
| Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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| UQ College | Grade of 4 in EAP Level 3 | No sub-score lower than C | |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 70 | S:17, L:17, R:17, W:19 | |
| Pearson | 49 | 49 | |
| Cambridge | 162 | 162 |
| Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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| UQ College | Grade of 4 in EAP Level 4 | No sub-score lower than C | |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 78 | S:19, L:19, R:19, W:21 | |
| Pearson | 60 | 60 | |
| Cambridge | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS | TOEFL | Pearson | Cambridge | |
| BE 30 weeks | 5.0, no sub-score less than 5 | 56 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 | 42, no sub-score less than 42 | 154, no sub-score less than 154 |
| BE 25 weeks | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5 | 70 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 | 49, no sub-score less than 42 | 162, no sub-score less than 154 |
| BE 20 weeks | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5.5 | 70 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 | 49, no sub-score less than 49 | 162, no sub-score less than 162 |
| BE 15 weeks | 6.0, no sub-score less than 5.5 | 78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 | 60, no sub-score less than 49 | 169, no sub-score less than 162 |
| BE 10 weeks | 6.0, writing 6.0, no other sub-score skill less than 5.5 | 78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:21 | 60, S:49 L:49 R:49 W:60 | 169, S:162 L:162 R:162 W:169 |
Prerequisites:
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
India: All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 67.5%
China: Gaokao: 70%
The minimum required GPA belongs to Canada: Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 62%
You will study five courses (subjects) for the entire duration of the Foundation Program, usually two core courses and three elective courses.
For students wishing to progress to undergraduate degrees in the Faculty of Science:
Core courses:
Three electives are chosen:
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