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Applied Science And Basic Science
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Bachelor of  Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

  • ID:UoQ610006
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C).

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

Prepare to shape the future of agriculture and tackle global challenges. Gain the expertise to improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural practices.

As the world’s population continues to expand, demand is high for agricultural scientists who can find sustainable solutions to the complex challenges of food security, nutritive value and climate change.

In the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, you'll learn from world-class academics with an active research focus and strong industry connections. They’ll teach you to apply and integrate the scientific, technological, managerial, economic and social principles of agriculture to improve livestock and cropping outcomes for small, medium and large-scale farming operations.

You can enhance your skills with a 120-hour industry placement, where you'll build a strong understanding of current and emerging trends in agricultural innovation.

Graduate job-ready with an internationally respected qualification, or undertake an additional year of independent honours research to focus on a specific topic.

CRICOS CODE: 0100492

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Core Courses: Complete 16 units

Level 1 compulsory courses

Complete these 10 units

Course Title

  • Biological Concepts & Plant Science

  • Applied Mathematics & Statistics

  • Elements of Ecology

  • Applied Animal Biology

  • Chemistry

Level 2 compulsory courses

Complete these 4 units 

Course Title

  • Agricultural Biochemistry

  • The Soil Environment

Level 3 compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units 

Course Title

  • Sustainable Agricultural & Animal Systems

Majors: Complete 16 units for a major

Agronomy (Major)

For the major in Agronomy, students must complete 16 units comprising

    - 2 units for Level 1 Agronomy major compulsory course; and

    - 6 units for Level 2 Agronomy major compulsory courses; and

    - 8 units for Level 3 Agronomy major compulsory courses.

Level 1 Agronomy major compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units

Course Title

  • Plant Production Principles & Technologies

Level 2 Agronomy major compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units 

Course Title

  • Agronomy

  • Plant Physiology

  • Plant & Environmental Health

Level 3 Agronomy major compulsory courses

Complete these 8 units 

  • Course Title

  • Agronomy 2

  • Pasture Science & Management

  • Crop Physiology

  • Soil Plant Relationships

Animal Science (Major)

For the major in Animal Science, students must complete 16 units comprising —

    - 2 units for Level 1 Animal Science major compulsory course; and

    - 6 units for Level 2 Animal Science major compulsory courses; and

    - 6 units for Level 3 Animal Science major compulsory courses; and

    - 2 units from Level 3 Animal Science major elective courses.

Level 1 Animal Science major compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units 

Course Title

  • Animal Behaviour, Handling & Wellbeing

Level 2 Animal Science major compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units 

Course Title

  • Monogastric Production Systems

  • Animal Nutrition & Technology

  • Applied Animal Physiology

Level 3 Animal Science major compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units 

Course Title

  • Animal Reproduction

  • Animal Breeding & Genetics

  • Ruminant Production Systems

ANIM2054 will be replaced with a Level 3 course (ANIM3125).

Level 3 Animal Science major elective courses

Choose 2 units from 

Course Title

  • Pasture Science & Management

  • Animal Health & Epidemiology

Horticulture (Major)

For the major in Horticulture, students must complete 16 units comprising —

    - 2 units for Level 1 Horticulture major compulsory course; and

    - 6 units for Level 2 Horticulture major compulsory courses; and

    - 8 units for Level 3 Horticulture major compulsory courses.

Level 1 Horticulture major compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units 

Course Title

  • Plant Production Principles & Technologies

Level 2 Horticulture major compulsory courses

Complete these 6 units

Course Title

  • Plant Physiology

  • Horticultural Science

  • Plant & Environmental Health

Level 3 Horticulture major compulsory courses

Complete these 8 units

Course Title

  • Crop Physiology

  • Production Horticulture

  • Horticultural Science 2

  • Soil Plant Relationships

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Agronomist

  • Animal technician

  • Horticulturalist

  • Biosecurity officer

  • Research manager

  • Animal management officer

  • Propagator

  • Crop scientist

  • Animal health officer

  • Plant scientist

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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