Overview

Gain the expertise to improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural practices.

As the world’s population continues to expand, demand is high for agricultural scientists who can find sustainable solutions to the complex challenges of food security, nutritive value and climate change.

In the Bachelor of Agricultural Science offered at the University of Queensland, you'll learn from world-class academics with an active research focus and strong industry connections. They’ll teach you to apply and integrate the scientific, technological, managerial, economic and social principles of agriculture to improve livestock and cropping outcomes for small, medium and large-scale farming operations.

Program highlights

Access some of the best animal and veterinary facilities in the Southern Hemisphere as well as research greenhouses, nursery and more than 1000 hectares of farmlands.

Learn from highly awarded teachers and gain professional skills through placements or internships, contact with industry representatives, and participating in our Summer Research Program.

Customise your study to suit your goals with a major in Agronomy, Horticulture or Animal Science.

Career possibilities

The programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Agronomist
Animal technician
Horticulturalist
Biosecurity officer
Research manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biological Concepts & Plant Science

Applied Mathematics & Statistics

Elements of Ecology

Applied Animal Biology

Chemistry

Agricultural Biochemistry

The Soil Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gatton, Australia

Disciplines

Food Science Agriculture Biochemistry View 41 other Bachelors in Agriculture in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE : 0100492

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C).

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Tuition Fees

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54096 AUD / year

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5985 AUD / year

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Program highlights

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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