Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time for most courses.
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 15
International tuition: A$33,950
Domestic tuition: A$9,185
Program overview
A Bachelor of Agricultural Science opens the doors to a practical, interesting and sometimes delicious world of careers as diverse as viticulturist, biosecurity manager, boutique brewery owner, rural journalist, food biologist or agronomist.
The degree gives you a sound basis in the physical and biological sciences. In the latter part of your degree you'll have the opportunity for specialisation and advanced study.
Areas of study:
Animal physiology and nutrition
Crop production and plant nutrition
Farm business management
Food safety management
Horticultural science and agronomy
Microbiology and plant pathology
Soil science and entomology
Agricultural landscapes
Students who complete their third year of the program with sufficient merit may be invited to undertake Honours during their fourth year of study.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- PTE
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
School leavers
An ATAR score of 65 or higher and successful completion of the following prerequisite unit(s) at TQA3 level, or equivalent:
Chemistry (CHM415115)
General Mathematics (MTG315115)
All international applicants will need to meet the International General Entrance Requirements.
For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. The Bachelor of Agricultural Science requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0.
Career opportunities
Agricultural Science graduates can be found all over the globe, in the government and private sectors working indoors, outdoors, in the lab and in the field. The degree gives you the opportunity to travel, work and provide innovative solutions to the problems facing agriculture.
The University of Tasmania collaborates closely with industry and organisations locally and internationally to give students exciting, challenging opportunities to start their careers and contribute to the community world-wide.
Career options in Agricultural Science include the following jobs and industries:
Agricultural research
Agronomy
Environmental sustainability
Field officer
Food safety and innovation
Horticulture
Industry consultancy
Resource management
Rural journalism
Viticulture
Campus location
Sandy Bay
,
Australia
