Bachelor of Agricultural Science – Crop and Pasture Science
Bachelor of Agricultural Science – Crop and Pasture Science
Gain a broad perspective on how to meet the food production needs of the world’s ever-growing population with a major in Crop and Pasture Science at Murdoch. To meet the needs of the world’s growing population, it’s estimated that global food production will need to double by 2050 – and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Gain a broad perspective on how to meet the food production needs of the world’s ever-growing population with a major in Crop and Pasture Science at Murdoch.
To meet the needs of the world’s growing population, it’s estimated that global food production will need to double by 2050 – and you can learn how science and technology are being used to supply increasing demand.
Find out how the latest research and industry practices are addressing increasing global concern around food security and how to feed a growing population.
With training from scientists, professionals and industry-leading farmers learn how science is applied to food production in cropping and pasture systems regionally, national and globally. You’ll gain extensive knowledge into the factors that affect the growth of plants used for food and forage production, and how plant growth can be manipulated through various interventions. Learn how the role of new technologies in improving the yield, profitability and sustainability of food production systems are driving growth in the agricultural industry.
In the process you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding about how agricultural businesses operate under the influence of government policies, markets and the value chain.
3 reasons to study Crop and Pasture Science at Murdoch
Number one university in WA for learning resources, student support and teaching quality for agricultural and environmental studies by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
Study at Australia’s only campus-based farm to gain hands-on experience in soil science, crop science and pasture science.
Get hands-on experience across a total of eight weeks of industry placements in farms and agriculture research programs across WA.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
Agricultural science and food production
Crop protection and plant biosecurity
Agricultural markets, economics and policy
Crop and pasture science
Agricultural and environmental technologies
Your future career
This major will make you an adaptable and innovative agricultural scientist ready for a variety of careers in the agricultural industries. Careers could include:
Agricultural Scientist
Agronomist
Biosecurity and Quarantine Officer
Farm Manager
Research Scientist
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
