Overview

The Science (Honours) - Gatton from University of Queensland provides you with the opportunity to pursue an independent research project in an area that interests you under the supervision of an academic staff member.

UQ is the leading university in Australia for agriculture, and you can select projects covering the plant or animal sciences at UQ Gatton.

The campus houses production animals, horticultural fields, a plant nursery, post-harvest facilities, research laboratories and greenhouses, a wildlife facility, specialist veterinary and equine hospitals, and some of the best animal teaching facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.

Program highlights

Spend an extra year deep-diving into your interests through an independent research project in first-class facilities.

Gain valuable research and practical skills under the supervision of world-class academics.

Open pathways to higher degree by research programs such as a PhD.

Career possibilities

The programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Animal nutritionist

Animal management officer

Biosecurity officer

Animal health officer

Veterinary nurse

Environmental scientist

Agronomist

Plant metallurgist

Environmental adviser

Research scientist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Epidemiological & Research Methods for Animal & Veterinary Biosciences

Critical Thinking & Scientific Writing in Animal & Veterinary Biosciences

Honours Research Project in Animal & Veterinary Biosciences

Agricultural Research Methodologies

Honours Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gatton, Australia

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Natural Sciences View 18 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 082958M

Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:

an overall GPA of 4, and
a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54096 AUD / year

≈ 54096 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7500 AUD / year

≈ 7500 AUD / year

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Programme Structure

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