Bachelor of Agriculture B.Ag
2008

Program Outline

This program provides training and practical experience in all aspects of agriculture including agricultural applications, marketing, financial management and business studies. Students are trained in the practical and managerial skills required to operate a farm at the Roseworthy Campus with its farm, dairy, piggery, sheep, feedmill and cropping facilities. Periods of practical work must also be completed during vacations, on the campus farm and/or on commercial properties. The first year level provides students with a strong foundation in biology and chemistry which enables them to undertake more applied courses such as soils and perspectives in modern agriculture. In later year levels, these studies are complimented with studies in crop and pasture agronomy, livestock science, agricultural production and engineering and business management courses that relate directly to the agricultural industry. In the final year , students can either specialise in particular agricultural courses or keep their subjects broad. Areas of specialisation include dry land farming, livestock production, irrigation and horticulture.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 65.35 2007 Fee-paying TER: 68 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314041 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 68 IB 24 A-Level 6 UEC [Malaysia] 25 SAT [US] 1500 ISC & CBSE [India] 60%
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,120
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

• dry land farming
• livestock production
• horticulture
• irrigation.

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only. Level I
Semester 1 (core courses) AGRIC 1000RW : Perspectives on Modern Agriculture BIOLOGY 1103RW : Cell Biology and Genetics PLANT SC 1001RW : Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry A Semester 2 (core courses) AGRIBUS 1009RW :  Rural Business Planning A BIOLOGY 1203RW : Biology of Plants and Animals SOIL&WAT 1000RW : Soils and Land Management Systems STATS 1002RW : Data Management and Interpretation Full Year (core course) AGRONOMY 1006ARW : Agricultural Experience I Part 1 AGRONOMY 1006BRW : Agricultural Experience I Part 2
Level II
Semester 1 (core courses) AGRIBUS 2033RW : Rural Finance and Marketing SOIL&WAT 2012WT : Soil and Water Resources AGRONOMY 2120RW : Introduction to Engineering in Agriculture Semester 2 (core courses) AGRONOMY 2008RW : Agricultural Experience II AGRONOMY 2013RW : Production Agronomy PLANT SC 2003RW : Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology ANIML SC 2030RW : Livestock Production Science
Level III
Semester 1 (core courses) AGRONOMY 3020RW : Principles and Practice of Communications AGRIBUS 3012RW : Rural Business Management Electives Selected From: AGRONOMY 3012RW : Advanced Agronomy ANIML SC 3017RW : Comparative Animal Physiology ANIML SC 3045RW : Animal Breeding and Genetics PLANT SC 3131WT : Integrated Pest Management A HORTICUL 3000WT : Production Horticulture HORTICUL 3001WT : Horticulture Systems SOIL&WAT 3002WT : Soil Management and Conservation SOIL&WAT 3016WT : Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling Semester 2 (core courses) AGRONOMY 3004RW : Land Management Systems for the Future Electives Selected From: AGRIBUS 2009WT : Issues in Australian Agribusiness AGRIBUS 3010WT : International Agribusiness Environment AGRONOMY 3016RW : Crop and Pasture Ecology ANIML SC 3015RW : Animal Nutrition and Metabolism ANIML SC 3016RW : Animal Health PLANT SC 3004WT : Mineral Nutrition of Plants PLANT SC 3200WT : Plant Breeding GEOLOGY 3010 : Remote Sensing (S)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are well prepared for positions such as agronomists, rural bankers and agricultural consultants in government departments and private companies. Other areas that graduates can expect to find employment in are:

• agricultural production, as farm managers or operators;
• agricultural service industries i.e. chemical, machinery, stock firms or banks;
• advisory, research and regulatory services with government and semi-government bodies;
• secondary teachers of Agriculture (after completing a Grad.Dip.Ed.) or as lecturers in TAFE colleges or universities (after higher degree studies);
• agricultural journalism in print or electronic media.

Potential careers

Land Resources and Land Care, Livestock Production, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Agronomist, Farm Management, Horticulturalist, Pest Control

Useful Links

• Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Sciences
• School of Economics
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences Undergraduate