Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Plant Science)
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
Explore the importance of plant diversity, physiology, biochemistry, development, genetics, ecology, and crop production. This course will teach you how plants survive and thrive in their environment and what strategies we can employ to maintain plant productivity in response to global climate change, along with the principles of cell biology, biochemistry and physiology of plants, a resource critical for existence of humans and animals on our planet. The Honours year in Plant Science provides s
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bedford Park
- SA
- Course code
- CRICOS 111464M
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Course overview
Explore the importance of plant diversity, physiology, biochemistry, development, genetics, ecology, and crop production. This course will teach you how plants survive and thrive in their environment and what strategies we can employ to maintain plant productivity in response to global climate change, along with the principles of cell biology, biochemistry and physiology of plants, a resource critical for existence of humans and animals on our planet. The Honours year in Plant Science provides students with advanced skills that are required for planning, funding and carrying out research project. The degree aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to understand and apply relevant scientific principles. The degree prepares graduates who have developed extensive knowledge in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of plant science and have completed coursework designed to address topical concerns in industry and society preparing them for employment in related fields such as agriculture, horticulture, conservation, ecology and biotechnology. On completion of the Honours degree, students will be able to apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169W 169 · S 169
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $41,400per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Plant Science)flinders.edu.au
- Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
- Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source