Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Sciences) builds deep understanding and practical experience as well as industry and community engagement, with double majors and major/minor combinations available in different specialisations or other disciplines to enhance how agricultural science operates in social, business, health and policy environments. Extensive laboratory work and farm … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate knowledge of commerce disciplines

2.

Apply knowledge of commerce in a variety of organisations (e.g. commercial, government and not-for-profit)

3.

Exhibit effective verbal, written, digital, and team interpersonal skills in working with stakeholders in a variety of contexts

4.

Evaluate issues and problems in commerce and structure evidence-based conclusions

5.

Employ individual and team learning strategies that promote intentional learning

6.

Display the capability to think across cultures and contexts

7.

Integrate knowledge of ethical and sustainability issues into professional and personal practices.

8.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the agricultural sciences in society

9.

Describe the scientific method and demonstrate its application to agricultural problems

10.

Apply appropriate analytical and technical methods to solve agricultural problems

11.

Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgement, deduction and communication

12.

Choose and apply relevant quantitative and qualitative analyses

13.

Communicate scientific data, information and arguments effectively in writing, speaking and online outlets to scientific peer groups and the broader community

14.

Apply principles of animal and human ethics and academic integrity in a range of professional settings

15.

Apply agricultural knowledge and skills in global and regional contexts

16.

Collaborate effectively with scientific specialists within and outside the agricultural sciences

17.

Work both under supervision and autonomously

18.

Work effectively in team environments, including teams with intercultural and interdisciplinary diversity

19.

Reflect critically on professional experiences, including the capacity for lifelong learning

Structure
96 credit points

Majors48 credit points
Options12 credit points

Additional information

Research areas:Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services