Agricultural Science
Bachelor
Overview
About this course
Join the exciting world of agriculture by starting your journey at Australia's first university for agricultural science. Our three-year degree will build your skills and knowledge in areas such crop production, animal production, soil science and hydrology, food science and agricultural economics.
Who is it for?
If you want to help meet the rising demand for efficient food production globally and learn the latest in agricultural science and technology, including using sensors, robotics, data analytics, and regenerative farming practices, this degree is for you.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science is ideal for students who want to develop a broad and coherent understanding of agricultural science and its role in sustainable production and global food security.
You will study a range of subjects, including introductory agricultural science, biology, animal management, agronomy, agricultural economics and business, agricultural markets, statistics and data analysis, genetics, plant protection, biotechnology, and digital agriculture.
Alongside these core subjects, you will gain a competitive edge in the industry through one of eight cognate majors in areas such as environmental and agricultural economics, ecology and evolutionary biology, animal production, genetics and genomics, microbiology, plant science, food science, and soil science and hydrology. You will also apply your expertise to solve problems in interdisciplinary group project units.
Through our degree, you'll gain hands-on experience in the lab and the field and graduate job-ready to forge a rewarding career with real-world impact.
This course has cross-cutting knowledge themes of Profitability, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Ethical Behaviour. It will equip you with the future-focused skills required for professional work in the agriculture sector.
The Honours year gives students an opportunity for research training, internships with leading agricultural companies and institutions, block-mode learning at the University's regional sites, and advanced coursework focussing on resilient and emerging agricultural systems in Australia.
Costs
Tuition
HK$280,003.10
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Secondary or tertiary qualification
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing