Students from a country where English is not the first language, must obtain a minimum English Language competency level.
IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 80 overall (min 19 in Writing)
PTE Academic: 50 Overall (min 42 in communicative skills)
Cambridge English: 170
It is desirable to have credit for NCEA Level 3 Biology or Science, Chemistry, Modelling and Statistics, plus English and Maths. Taking these subjects will help ensure a smooth transition to University study.
Study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science – BAgSci
Agriculture dominates New Zealand’s economy – generating billions in export earnings every year.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science will give you the relevant, up-to-date skills to help you take your place in this exciting industry.
You will dig into every aspect of agriculture. That includes pastures, crops, animal and soil sciences, economics, agribusiness. and the influence of Government policies, regulations and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. You will learn about future and present issues in the industry and gain skills in the use of technology in agriculture. Disciplines like engineering, physics, chemistry and biology are also an important part of gaining a broad understanding of the primary industries.
Experience before you graduate
Industry experience is integrated into this degree. You’ll be able to experience and analyse real-world scenarios while you are studying. We align this qualification with what employers are looking for – globally. Most agriculture students secure employment before they graduate.
Variety
One of the best things about this degree is the variety of study. You’ll learn about animals and agriculture, soils and pasture, be introduced to agribusiness and decision-making skills. You’ll also study economics, chemistry, physics and ecology.
Practical work
As part of this qualification, you’ll need to do at least 26 weeks of full-time work. This is usually done during the summer when work is readily available on farms and with rural businesses.
Award-winning facilities
Massey’s Manawatū campus has internationally award-winning multi-function teaching laboratories. These are unique in Australasia.
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Schedule A (300 credits)
Compulsory courses
255 credits
115113, Economics for Business, 15
117153, Introduction to Animal Production in New Zealand, 15
117201, Livestock Production Science, 15
119120, Plants for Agriculture and Horticulture, 15
119150, Practicum I, 0
119180, Introduction to Agribusiness, 15
119250, Practicum II, 0
119258, Agricultural Systems, 15
119270, Policy, Regulation and Government in Primary Industry, 15
119281, Decision Tools for Primary Industries, 15
119373, Integrative Studies, 15
119381, Decision-Making in Primary Industry, 15
123103, Chemistry for Modern Sciences, 15
138255, Engineering Principles in Food and Fibre Production, 15
161140, Agri-Statistics, 15
189151, Principles of Soil Science, 15
189251, Soil Fertility and Fertilisers, 15
247111, Science and Sustainability for Agriculture and Horticulture, 15
283201, Pasture and Crop Agronomy, 15
Compulsory course selections
45 credits
117371, Animal Production, 15
117381, Solving Problems in Animal Production, 15
119358, Agricultural Production Systems, 15
138301, Precision Agriculture Technologies, 15
189362, Soil Fertility and the Environment, 15
189363, Soil Resources and Sustainable Land Use, 15
189365, Studies in Soil Science, 15
283301, Pasture Production and Practice, 15
283305, Arable Production, 15
283311, Controlling Weeds, 15
283321, Trees on Farms, 15
Schedule B: Elective courses (60 credits)
An approved selection of 100-, 200- and 300-level courses listed in the schedules to the following degree programmes: BAgSci, BHortSci, BAgriCommerce, BSc, BA, BBus and BInfSc.
Schedule C: Specialisations
Please refer to individual specialisation page for a list of courses for your specialisation.
Elective courses (60 credits)
An approved selection of 100-, 200- and 300-level courses listed in the schedules to the following degree programmes: BAgSci, BAgriCommerce, BSc, BA, BBus and BInfSc.
The industry is made up of a huge range of organisations, including farming, processing and marketing produce, logistics of product supply, as well as the associated service industries such as banking, company technical representatives and consultants. That means there is a huge range of careers on offer for those with the right skills.
Industries where agricultural science skills are utilised include:
Fertiliser
Seed
Banking
Biosecurity
Breeding
Consultancy
Agricultural production
Farm tourism
Management
Policy
Research and development
Sales and marketing
Teaching
Insurance/year: 810 NZD
