Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) - Course Overview

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) (73N)

Duration:

3 years

Location:

Hobart

Study Areas

This course gives students an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills suited to the needs of a professional agriculturalist or horticulturalist. Studies centre on crop producation efficiency, environmental management and new technologies. Study areas include:
  • Animal science and principals of breeding
  • Agricultural production and technology
  • Crop protection and microbiology
  • Soil science
  • Crop production

Special Requirements

Minimum university entry requirments.

Further study options

Honours, Grad Dip, Masters, PhD

Career opportunities

The course is designed to meet an identified demand by employers for graduates qualified and skilled in the application of scientific technology in agricultural and horticultural industries. The course prepares graduates to seek employment in many areas of applied science and agriculture including:
  • Agribusiness and forestry
  • Service consultancy and business management
  • Government agencies and private sector
  • Agricultural development and food production
Graduates from the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST).

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