Gain expertise in robotics, data analysis, soil science, hydrology, crop and animal production. — Develop paddock-ready skills to sustainably improve livestock and cropping outcomes for small, medium and large-scale farming operations. Learn from world-class researchers with strong industry connections.
Access specialist agricultural facilities at UQ’s Gatton campus. Gain valuable hands-on experience through industry placements, case studies and fieldwork. Develop an understanding of current and emerging trends in agricultural innovation to meet climate change and rising food demands globally . Combine this degree with a Bachelor of Agribusiness, and complete two degrees in four years (Bachelor of QTAC code: 766601). Further study is available in a research-based honours program. For more information, visit <a href=- " https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/bachelor-agricultural-science-2448.
The University of Queensland
Agronomy; animal science; horticulture.
Students are exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of their learning. Immunisation against Q fever is mandatory and students will be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Immunisation against tetanus is recommended.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
96.30
78.30
68.00
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
98.30
78.45
72.30
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
Number of students
<5*
10
0
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<5*
0
<5*
0
11
Percentage of all students
<5*
43.5%
0.0%
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<5*
0.0%
<5*
0.0%
47.8%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
National and global seed companies; food producers; agricultural consultancies; production; post-harvest and marketing organisations; biosecurity agencies; animal production enterprises.
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time