Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours

University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington

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Overview

This degree provides an understanding of agricultural science and its role in sustainable production and global food security. You will complete a degree core in Agricultural Science, and also select a second major in one of eight cognate majors in areas such as agricultural economics, animal production, food science and soil science and hydrology. In the final year of this degree, in addition to a research project, you will undertake advanced coursework units and complete a professional development unit involving farm, industry and community placements. Graduates will be equipped with the skills required for professional work in the agriculture sector.

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Majors

Areas of study

You will complete a degree core in Agricultural Science, plus one related major chosen from: Animal Production; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Environmental, Agricultural and Resource Economics; Food Science; Genetics and Genomics; Microbiology; Plant Science; Soil Science and Hydrology.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Agronomist, agricultural scientist, horticultural scientist, sustainable agriculture consultant, researcher, plant geneticist, animal reproduction specialist, environmental microbiologist, food scientist, food safety specialist, botanist, agricultural journalist, agribusiness consultant, commodities trader, agricultural marketing and banking, agricultural data analytics, precision soil scientist

ATAR & Selection Rank

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Admission Criteria

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

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