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Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

  • ID:LTU610089
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements 

English requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0

  • TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.

  • La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 5B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.

  • La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).

  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50.

  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.

  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.

Course Information

​Feeding nine billion people by 2050 is going to need an agricultural revolution.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences is not just a farming degree. The course combines science with economics to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing future generations, such as increasing food production and reducing environmental impact. You’ll apply your expertise to fields including finance, agribusiness, consulting, government and humanitarian initiatives.

Study subjects in plant science, land and soil management, animal physiology, animal psychology, pest control and groundwater sustainability. Benefit from a range of work placement opportunities and learn in our newly upgraded, state-of-the-art laboratories.

Reasons to study agricultural sciences at La Trobe

Our Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences is a future-focused degree that offers a practical curriculum that prepares you for a rewarding and in-demand career.

  • La Trobe is the only university in Victoria rated 'well-above world-standard' for research in agriculture and veterinary sciences.*

  • La Trobe's agriculture and forestry subjects rank among the top 150 in the world.**

  • Enjoy research opportunities working alongside award winning scientists at the largest research body in Victoria, AgriBio

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First year

First year (120 credit points)

Teaching period

Subject name

Subject code

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

Academic Integrity Module (online)*

LTU0AIM

0

TE-SEM-1

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education**

ABS0WOM

0

TE-SEM-1

Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences

AGR1AAS

15

TE-SEM-1

Molecules, Genes and Cells

BIO1MGC

15

TE-SEM-1

Students to select a first-year level elective subject to the value of 15 credit points. STA1DCT is recommended.

 

15

Students must enrol in either CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN. 

Students who have passed VCE Chemistry Units 3 & 4 (or equivalent), must enrol in CHE1GEN. All other students must enrol in CHE1CHF.

TE-SEM-1

Chemistry Foundations

CHE1CHF

15

TE-SEM-1

General Principles of Chemistry

CHE1GEN

15

TE-SEM-2

Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity

BIO1EEB

15

TE-SEM-2

Statistics for Life Sciences

STA1LS

15

TE-SEM-2

Animal, Plant and Microbial Life

BIO1APM

15

TE-SEM-2

Students to select a first-year level elective subject to the value of 15 credit points. SCI1SIS is recommended.

 

15

First year

First year (120 credit points)

Teaching period

Subject name

Subject code

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

Academic Integrity Module (online)*

LTU0AIM

0

TE-SEM-1

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education**

ABS0WOM

0

TE-SEM-1

Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences

AGR1AAS

15

TE-SEM-1

Molecules, Genes and Cells

BIO1MGC

15

TE-SEM-1

Students to select a first-year level elective subject to the value of 15 credit points. STA1DCT is recommended.

 

15

Students must enrol in either CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN. 

Students who have passed VCE Chemistry Units 3 & 4 (or equivalent), must enrol in CHE1GEN. All other students must enrol in CHE1CHF.

TE-SEM-1

Chemistry Foundations

CHE1CHF

15

TE-SEM-1

General Principles of Chemistry

CHE1GEN

15

TE-SEM-2

Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity

BIO1EEB

15

TE-SEM-2

Statistics for Life Sciences

STA1LS

15

TE-SEM-2

Animal, Plant and Microbial Life

BIO1APM

15

TE-SEM-2

Students to select a first-year level elective subject to the value of 15 credit points. SCI1SIS is recommended.

 

15

Third year

Third year (120 credit points)

Teaching period

Subject name

Subject code

Credit points

TE-SEM-1

Animal Health

AGR3AH

30

TE-SEM-1

Students to select third-year level elective subjects to the value of 30 credit points. AGR3CRM and AGR3AME are recommended.

 

30

TE-SEM-2

Field Crop Agronomy

AGR3FCA

15

TE-SEM-2

Case Studies in Animal Science

AGR3CSA

15

TE-SEM-2

Land and Soil Management

AGR3LS

15

TE-SEM-2

Students to select a third-year level elective subject to the value of 15 credit points.  BOT3PBT, EEE3ANR , AGR3AAN or SHE3FRW are recommended.

 

15

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a graduate, you'll be well equipped to find work in rural and urban settings, meeting Australia's significant, unmet demand for professionals in this field. Career opportunities include agricultural scientist, consultant, retail agronomist, animal health officer, animal nutritionist, agricultural finance and investment officer, biosecurity officer and more.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences may apply for membership with Ag Institute Australia. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

530 AUD/year

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