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Bachelor of Agribusiness / Equine Science
Bachelor of Agribusiness / Equine Science

Bachelor of Agribusiness / Equine Science

  • ID:UoQ610010
  • Level:4-Year Combined Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended. Students studying Specialist Mathematics will have increased flexibility in their studies.

English Requirements

  • IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

  • TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

  • TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

  • Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

  • BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

  • CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

  • OET is not accepted.

Course Information

Develop practical business and science skills that will prepare you for a career as a leader in the global horse industry and agribusiness with this dual program.

This four-year dual degree will introduce you to the commercial world behind agriculture, and allow you to combine practical business skills with your interests in equine science and horses in general.

Under the Equine Science program, you'll gain exposure to the scientific and practical aspects of the horse industry. You'll study nutrition, breeding, exercise physiology, health and rehabilitation, welfare and behaviour, and the interaction between horse and rider.

Under the Agribusiness program, you'll develop skills in marketing, finance and managing people and technology along the agri-food value chain. You'll study accounting, economics and market research in an agribusiness context, preparing you for business management positions.

You'll have access to practical study experiences to further develop your knowledge and industry connections. These include industry placements with agribusiness enterprises and work with horses from the UQ Australian Stock Horse stud. You’ll also participate in laboratory and field-based activities, and have the chance to study internationally.

You'll graduate with all the skills needed to enjoy a career involving horses, agribusiness and related industries.

CRICOS CODE: 087883G

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Bachelor of Agribusiness

Core Courses

Complete 32 units 

Level 1 compulsory courses

Complete these 8 units —

  • Course Title

  • Accounting for Decision Making 

  • Food & Fibre Case Studies I

  • Organisational Behaviour

  • Foundations of Marketing 

Level 2 compulsory courses

Complete these 8 units 

  • Course Title

  • Food & Fibre Case Studies II

  • Agribusiness Planning & Management

  • Agricultural Economics

  • Introduction to Human Resource Management [1]

Level 3 compulsory courses

Complete these 16 units —

  • Course Title

  • Food & Fibre Case Studies III

  • Agrifood Strategy & Competitiveness

  • Agribusiness Investment Project Appraisal

  • Export Marketing & Practices

  • Sustainable Food Supply Chains

  • Applied Market Research

  • Commodities, Futures & Options

Bachelor of Equine Science

Core Courses

Complete 32 units 

Level 1 compulsory courses

Complete these 10 units 

  • Course Title

  • Biological Concepts & Plant Science

  • Applied Mathematics & Statistics

  • Fundamentals of Equine Science

  • Applied Animal Biology

  • Chemistry

Level 2 compulsory courses

Complete these 12 units 

  • Course Title

  • Agricultural Biochemistry

  • Agricultural Microbiology & Gene Technology

  • Animal Environmental Physiology

  • Equine Behaviour & Performance

  • Equine Breeding & Stud Management

  • Applied Animal Physiology

Level 3 compulsory courses

Complete these 10 units 

  • Course Title

  • Pasture Science & Management

  • Animal Health & Epidemiology

  • Equine Nutrition & Health

  • Equine Exercise & Rehabilitation

  • Animal Breeding & Genetics

 

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Pre Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Agribusiness analyst

  • Export trader

  • Farm management consultant

  • Commercial manager, grain and commodities

  • Farm operations manager

  • Equine welfare officer

  • Equine reproduction veterinarian

  • Bloodstock agency representative

  • Equine health marketing manager

  • Animal nutrition and health specialist

 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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