The University of Melbourne - New South Wales, Australia

The Bachelor of Agriculture teaches students to apply the principles and knowledge of science, economics and management of natural resources for agricultural purposes. Students undertake core subjects in agricultural production systems, land resource management, plant function, soil and water resources, chemistry, biology, experimental design and statistical methods, information technology and communication, economics of resource use, financial management, and human resource management.

All students are required to undertake an industry project, in collaboration with academic and industry advisers, allowing them to investigate a specific agricultural issue or industry. They are required to develop a proposal, undertake a literature review, define and apply the research methodology in conducting the investigation, and analyze and write up the results. The course is flexible and allows students to put together a program that reflects their interests - be it science, management, or a generalist course, with electives taken across a number of disciplines.

The study areas of the course include:

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural economics and marketing
• Animal behaviour and welfare
• Animal nutrition
• Animal management
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Crop science
• Ecology
• Equine management
• Food production horticulture (fruits, nuts and vegetables)
• Food science and technology
• Genetics and breeding
• Irrigation and water management
• Microbiology

Food and Agricultural Technology

The candidates applying for admission to the course must have completed 12 years of formal school education along with AS Level Mathematics and at least grade C in an accepted AS Level English subject. The candidate must also have an ‘A’ level score in GCE.

Bachelors

Campus

300 Credits