Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
Prepare to shape the future of agriculture. Apply scientific techniques that improve food security, environmental sustainability, and enhance human health. Agriculture and the environment go hand in hand. Demand is high for skilled agricultural scientists to develop sustainable solutions that protect our natural resources yet meet global demand for food,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prepare to shape the future of agriculture. Apply scientific techniques that improve food security, environmental sustainability, and enhance human health.
Agriculture and the environment go hand in hand. Demand is high for skilled agricultural scientists to develop sustainable solutions that protect our natural resources yet meet global demand for food, fibre and biofuels.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of agricultural innovation and find solutions to key challenges faced by the industry.
Apply your expertise to an independent research project on a topic of your interest. You’ll be supervised by of one of our world-class academics with strong connections to the agricultural sector.
You’ll acquire skills in research methodologies, leadership, and research communication.
Graduate job-ready with an internationally respected qualification, or continue into a research higher degree.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Agronomist
Crop scientist
Plant scientist
Animal technician
Animal health officer
Research manager
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture (or equivalent), with:
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic – Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE – A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES – Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
