Bachelor of Agricultural Science
(73M)
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Duration:
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4 years |
Location:
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Hobart
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Study Areas
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The objectives of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree are to:
- provide a sound basis in the physical and biological sciences in the first two years of study and an introduction to the main subject areas to be covered in years 3 and 4
- provide, in the final two years of study, opportunity for specialisation and advanced study of the major discipline areas of agricultural science
- produce graduates with scientific knowledge and skills in the principles of agricultural production and sustainable resource management that meet the needs of industry, business and government.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science equips graduates with scientific knowledge and skills in the principles of agricultural production and sustainable resource management through the study of:
- Horticultural science and agronomy
- Animal physiology and nutrition
- Microbiology and plant pathology
- Soil science and entomology
- Crop protection and plant nutrition
- Economics and farm management
If students gain sufficient merit they will be invited to undertake an Honours program during the final year of the course.
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Special Requirements
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Minimum University entrance requirements including a TCE Satisfactory Achievement (SA) result or higher in CHM315109 Chemistry (or a pass in the summer school bridging unit KRA001), and MTA315109 Mathematics Applied or MTM315109 Mathematics Methods (or a pass in the summer school bridging unit KMA003); or an ATAR score of 65 or more (students lacking the Chemistry prerequisite will still need to enrol in the bridging unit).
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Further study options
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Honours, Masters, PhD
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Career opportunities
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The degree provides an excellent basis for a professional career in agriculture, with wide-ranging opportunities nationally and overseas. Employment prospects for graduates are diverse, including positions in:
- Agribusiness
- Marine and Antarctic research
- Production agriculture or horticulture
- Governement Agencies
- Resource management
- Business management
- Agricultural research
- Education
- Forestry
- Aquaculture
- Food processing
- Food technology
- Waste management
Graduates from the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST).
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Further Information
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