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Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture)
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Overview
Whether you'd like to join the forefront of agricultural research or improve food security to make the planet a better place, a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture) will give you highly sought-after skills for a huge range of careers.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture) bring you into the multidisciplinary world of agriculture, as you examine how living systems interact with their economic and social dimensions. In this degree, you'll gain knowledge in four key areas: soil science and hydrology; plant production; animal production; and agribusiness.
You'll graduate armed with the skills to embark on a huge range of careers from scientific research, managing production systems, through to agricultural policymaking and agribusiness.
Majors
You will complete the Agriculture program, which includes one of the below agriculture majors, as part of this stream:
You will also take a second major from the agriculture majors, the shared pool of majors, or select a major offered by our academic schools:
- School of Chemistry
- School of Geosciences (including Geography and Geology and Geophysics)
- School of History and Philosophy of Science
- School of Life and Environmental Science (including Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environment and Food Science)
- School of Mathematics and Statistics (including Data Science)
- School of Physics
- School of Psychology
- School of Veterinary Science
Subject areas
You are required to complete a program in Agriculture including a major in Animal Production, Plant Production, Soil Science and Hydrology. You are also required to choose a second major either from your faculty options below or from our shared pool of majors.
Shared pool
What you'll study
In your Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture) you can complete an embedded major in either soil science and hydrology, plant production, or animal production.
You will also need to take a second major from those available in the Bachelor Science or from a shared pool of majors offered in areas across the University Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees. For example, if you have an interest in agribusiness you can complete a second major in business or economics.
In your first year you will gain a broad scientific and economic overview of agriculture in the context of global issues around food, water and climate. You'll also take some science units to give you the scientific foundation for the rest of your degree. Second year provides breadth, then you can specialise in the third year. In fourth year, you'll complete a research project, a professional development unit, and an advanced coursework unit in your chosen major discipline.
Work components
This course has a mandatory work component totalling 300 hours that must be completed as part of the award requirements for the degree.
Sample study plan
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture)
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Life and Evolution* | Earth, Environment and Society | Introduction to Statistical Methods | Major 2 |
| 2 | From Molecules to Ecosystems* | Global Challenges: Food, Water and Climate | Elective | Major 2 | |
| 1 | 2 | Plant Management in Agro-ecosystems* | Soil & Water | Applied Statistical Methods | Major 2 |
| 2 | Plants and Environment* | Animal Production Systems | Open Learning Environment unit | Major 2 | |
| 1 | 3 | Plant Protection* | Agroecosystems in Developing Countries, or Environmental GIS, or Production Horticulture* | Open Learning Environment unit | Major 2 |
| 2 | Sustainable Plant Production * | Applied Plant function, or Science Interdisciplinary Project* | Elective | Major 2 | |
| 1 | 4 | Research Project A | Research Project A | Adv CW | Major 2 |
| 2 | Research Project B | Research Project B | PD | Major 2 | |
*Plant Production major units are represented in the above sample plan as an example only. Animal Production and Plant Production majors require different units.
Assumed knowledge
Chemistry and Mathematics
Admission criteria
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
- a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
- English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
Prerequisites
This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.
Credit for previous study
If you've already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
Course opportunities
If you have a high ATAR you may be invited to join our Dalyell Scholars program.
Career pathways
Our graduates can be found in many settings and roles, including:
- Agricultural business manager
- Agronomist
- Biotechnologist
- Environment protection manager
- Financial manager
- Horticulturalist
- Marketer of agricultural products
- Plant breeder
- Scientific researcher
- Soil scientist
- Statistician
- Sustainable production manager
We’ve reimagined the Sydney Undergraduate Experience – the way we teach and the way you’ll learn – to prepare you for a future full of possibilities.
Domestic students
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
Please note that for some courses there are additional costs in addition to the student contribution. Some of these additional costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Please consult the University's web page for more information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
International students
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Combined undergraduate degree tuition fees
For international students, for combined undergraduate degrees, a single indicative course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are undertaken as part of your combined degree. Importantly, the single indicative course tuition fee is subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
