Bachelor of Agricultural Science

University of Queensland - Gatton

Login or Register to compare Courses

Overview

Shape the future of the production of food and fibre. Apply scientific techniques that improve food security, environmental sustainability, and enhance human health. Study, 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. Learn from world-class researchers with strong industry connections. Access specialist agricultural facilities at UQ's Gatton campus. Gain valuable hands-on experience through industry placements, case studies and fieldwork. Develop an understanding of current and emerging trends in agricultural innovation. Combine this degree with a Bachelor of Agribusiness, and complete two degrees in four years (Bachelor of QTAC code: 766601). Further study is available in a research-based honours program. For more information, visit Bachelor of Agricultural Science at UQ.

Prerequisites

Majors

Agronomy; animal science; horticulture.

Potential Career Outcomes

Seed companies; food producers; agricultural consultancies; production; post-harvest and marketing organisations; biosecurity; animal production enterprises.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer98.3099.95
Median rank to receive an offer81.0081.00
Lowest rank to receive an offer73.3573.35

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Queensland website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


Course Reviews

Currently studying or have studied this course in the past? Leave a Review of the course to help other prospective students.
You must be logged in to leave a rating.
Please login or register for Uni Notes.

Study Honours at the no.1 university in Australia

Open to students from all universities, Honours in Biomedical and Health Sciences builds on your bachelor’s degree in science or health and enables you to explore your interests in research. If you’re interested in pursuing a PhD or becoming a qualified health professional, then Honours is an ideal pathway.

Find out more