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.
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.
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
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
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
