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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Prepare to shape the future of agriculture. Apply scientific techniques that improve food security, environmental sustainability, and enhance human health.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
2450, 0101742
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $48,160 total

About this course

Prepare to shape the future of agriculture. Apply scientific techniques that improve food security, environmental sustainability, and enhance human health.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture (or equivalent), with:
  • a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture (or equivalent), with:
  • a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

Gatton

What you will learn

  • 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.
  • Work under the guidance of a researcher to develop your research capabilities and enhance your critical thinking, data analysis and communication skills.
  • Open up pathways to further research opportunities, postgraduate study and exciting career options.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Agronomist
  • Crop scientist
  • Plant scientist
  • Animal technician
  • Animal health officer
  • Research manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
77%
Teaching scale
78.7%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary