Bachelor of Science (Advanced) - Plant Science

The University of Sydney

In the Plant Science major, you will build skills and knowledge in plant anatomy, growth and diversity, from the level of genes to organisms to ecosystems and evolution. This fundamental plant biology can be used to evaluate and appraise the critical contribution of plants to the health of society and the planet.When you study Plant Science, you'll be taught by our leading plant scientists, and you will gain a range of unique skills sought out by employers across many biological fields, such as the environmental and agricultural sciences, biotechnology and conservation, and traditional educational and/or research pathways.The Plant Science major differs to and is complementary to the Plant Production major or minor, where the learning outcomes are focussed more on plants in agriculture and the interaction of plants with the environment.In this course, you will take 'advanced' units of study in science which will provide you with high-level challenges, special projects, and accelerated learning.This degree offers exceptional opportunities to budding scientists who relish a challenge. From lectures to independent research and in-depth problem solving, our Advanced stream will give you the skills to embark on a rewarding career.The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your skills in analytical and critical thinking, providing you with the opportunity to join research fields and help make the world a better place. You will study core units to gain essential knowledge in fundamental sciences. You will then complete a stream, program or major from the Science disciplinary pool, along with a minor or second major from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool. Additionally, you will complete units from the Open Learning Environment and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course. As an additional year at the end of your degree, you can choose to do Honours, which will develop deep analytical skills and prepare you for further research opportunities, such as pursuing a PhD. You will undertake a supervised but independent research project as well as connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework.

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