Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences B.AgriSci

2010

Program Outline

The Waite and Roseworthy campuses are recognised as centres of excellence in agricultural science and this reputation underpins the new Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences. The program trains students in the physical, biological, technological and economic bases of modern agricultural systems and is designed to demonstrate how scientific and economic principles are applied to manage agricultural systems and the natural resources on which these systems depend. Graduates are highly sought after for positions in a range of rural industries including consulting in the livestock and cropping industries, banking and research as well as related areas in natural resource management.

Program Structure

The course is designed to provide a broad training in science and agriculture. The first year develops basic skills in chemistry, biology and statistics as well as offering core courses in soils and agriculture. In the second and third years students enrol in courses in crop science, livestock science, soil science and agribusiness. Some specialisation is possible in the third year.

4-5 day field trips and excursions are incorporated into the first and third year programs that expose students to best practice in industry. Practical skills are developed through a professional internship during the second half of the program. While the majority of the degree is based at the Waite Campus, education in livestock production and the practical component of agronomy is based at the Roseworthy Campus.

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

Apply through SATAC	www.satac.edu.au
HESS group	Restricted
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Year 12 applicants

You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies

Alternative entry pathways

• Higher Education applicants
  You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
• VET applicants
  You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
• Special Entry applicants
  You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% and the quantitative component contributes 60% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
• Without formal qualifications?
  You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply

Apply through SATAC: www.satac.edu.au

SATAC Application Dates

Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	70
IELTS Total	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $23,100
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Equivalent Scores

International TER	70
IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	70
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $23,100
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies

Study Plans

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

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be equipped to solve industry problems and apply new technology in their areas of specialisation. Career opportunities exist for graduates in agriculture related industries, commercial enterprises, government and semigovernment agencies and secondary, tertiary and vocational education. Areas of employment include advisory, research and regulatory services, agricultural and horticultural production, agronomy and banking, communication and marketing and research, farm machinery, management and operation, journalism and technical work.

Further Information