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Bachelor of Agricultural Science

This degree applies science to how food and fibre are grown and managed.

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How long it takes
3 to 4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 45.65
Lowest offered at University of Tasmania, 2022
How you can study
Online, on campus or a mix
Includes a work placement
Taught by
5 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Agricultural Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in plants, animals and farming
  • a willingness to work outdoors in all seasons
  • good observation and problem solving skills
  • an interest in science and how things grow

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Beef Cattle Farmer

    Beef cattle farmers breed and raise cattle for meat, looking after the herd, the pastures and the business side of the property.

    Median pay$61,400 (estimate)

  • Cotton Grower

    Cotton growers plant, irrigate and harvest a crop that becomes fibre for textiles and seed for stockfeed and oil.

    Median pay$72,800 (estimate)

  • Farmer

    Farmers manage land, crops and livestock to produce food, fibre and other farm products for sale.

    Median pay$54,600 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Grain Grower

    Grain growers sow, tend and harvest broadacre cereal crops such as wheat, barley and canola, and sell most of the harvest into domestic and export markets.

    Median pay$83,200 (estimate)

  • Nut Grower

    Nut growers manage orchards of almonds, macadamias, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts, and the crop they harvest goes on to snack packs, baking and export.

    Median pay$72,800 (estimate)

  • Orchardist

    Orchardists grow fruit trees and manage the harvest, from pruning and irrigation through to picking and selling the crop.

    Median pay$72,800 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Sheep Farmer

    Sheep farmers breed and run flocks for wool and lamb, managing pasture, animal health and fleece quality through the seasons.

    Median pay$75,400 (estimate)

  • Sugar Cane Grower

    Sugar cane growers plant and tend cane on coastal farms and deliver it to a mill, where it becomes raw sugar, ethanol and renewable electricity.

    Median pay$91,000 (estimate)

  • Vegetable Grower

    Vegetable growers plant, tend and harvest crops such as carrots, lettuce and potatoes, supplying supermarkets, greengrocers and food processors.

    Median pay$72,800 (estimate)

  • Viticulturist

    Viticulturists grow and manage grapevines, making the day-to-day calls on pruning, irrigation, pests and harvest timing that decide how good the fruit is when it reaches the winery.

    Median pay$64,500 (estimate)

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science.

  • Crop and plant science
  • Livestock production
  • Soil science
  • Agricultural economics and business
  • Digital agriculture and data
  • Sustainable farming systems

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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