Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
University of Tasmania - Launceston
Overview
A degree in Agricultural Science is your opportunity to help change the world and be part of a profession where jobs are in demand.
Choose a future-focused degree that equips you to address some of the world’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Using science, technology and business skills, you’ll learn to tackle sustainability issues and build a career in a growing industry.
Taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), a specialist research and teaching institute at the University of Tasmania, your education is at the cutting-edge of agriculture, informed by the latest world leading research and our strong connections with industry.
The course offers two majors; Crop Science and Plant Health and Sustainable Agriculture.
Crop Science and Plant Health
With a strong focus on crop production and protection, you’ll learn how to apply this knowledge to increase productivity and sustainability in diverse production settings. You’ll also study a broad range of topics including plant physiology, agronomy, horticultural science, entomology, plant pathology, chemistry, botany, microbiology and farm business economics.
Sustainable Agriculture
The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs – and never has this been more important.
With a focuses on agricultural sustainability and animal production systems, at both a biophysical and landscape level, you will gain an understanding of the factors impacting our diverse agriculture industries and the practical and scientific skills to achieve sustainable practices.
This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology, farm business economics, pasture science, soil science and the animal sciences.
Potential Career Outcomes
There is a growing demand for skilled Agricultural Science graduates. The knowledge you will gain can see you working all over the globe, in both government and private sectors, indoors, outdoors, in the lab and the field.
You can choose specialist studies that can focus on your career path, including:
Agronomist
Sustainable farming relies on primary producers receiving the most up-to-date information. As an agronomist, you would be working with industry to ensure farming systems remain economically and environmentally sustainable for future generations.
Agricultural entrepreneur
You will be equipped with key skills to establish your own career in the food sector. Graduates have set up their own successful operations based on understanding their role in supplying consumer demands. Run your own microbrewery, winery, farm, niche product or advisory service.
International Agricultural Development
Use your knowledge to tackle key challenges in developing countries including food security, biosecurity and sustainable management of natural resources. A career in this area may include working in partnership with local communities to build capacity and improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. Exciting opportunities exist to travel the world, make global connections, and bring new knowledge and skills back to Australia.
Postgraduate study
If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Masters by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.
ATAR & Selection Rank
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Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Tasmania website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Tasmania
Campus
Launceston
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Other
Indicative ATAR
45.65
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- TAS
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 242
- Campuses
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Australian Maritime College, Launceston Cradle Coast Hobart Sydney
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