Careers in Plant Science

The School of Plant Science at the University of Tasmania has international recognition for teaching and research in physiological and forest genetics, evolution and ecology of the Australian flora and introduced marine pests, facilitated by outstanding molecular and plant growth facilities. Career options are diverse. Plant science graduates are employed in:

• forestry
• horticulture
• aquaculture
• marine and freshwater industries
• Parks and Wildlife Service
• botanical gardens and herbaria
• government departments of primary industry and environment
• teaching
• research in universities, CSIRO and biotechnology industries in Australia and overseas.

Plant Science Graduates in the Workplace: where are they now?

Find out where graduates have gone after graduating from the School of Plant Science.

• Rebecca Dillon, BSc (Hons)
• Glenna Joseph, BSc (Hons)
• Kate Pauley, BSc (Hons)
• Dr Fiona Poke, PhD (Tas) :: Eucalypt Genetics
• Dr Carla Wolbang, PhD (Tas) :: Genetics and Plant Hormones
• Dr Brett Ferguson, PhD (Tas) :: Plant Hormones and Nodulation
• Dr Corinne Jager, PhD (Tas) :: Plant Hormones and Brassinosteroids
• Dr Gay McKinnon, PhD (Tas) :: Eucalypt Genetics

Useful Links

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• Australian Society of Plant Scientists
• Australian Antarctic Division
• CSIRO Marine Science
• Forestry Tasmania
• Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service