Program Overview
The Agricultural Science program at the University of Western Australia is a comprehensive 3-year BSc or 4-year BSc(Hons) that equips students to meet the challenges facing global food production. Through a combination of coursework, research opportunities, and industry connections, graduates are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture and related fields. The program emphasizes sustainable, profitable, and ethical food production methods and is taught by leading research scientists and experienced lecturers. Students can specialize through fieldwork opportunities, two optional overnight field trips, and various electives and research projects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Agricultural Science major at the University of Western Australia is a 3-year (BSc) or 4-year (BSc[Hons]) program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges facing the global food supply system. The program focuses on developing sustainable, profitable, and ethical food production methods.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors that shape agricultural systems.
- To prepare students for diverse career options in the booming agriculture industry.
Description:
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Soil science
- Genetics
- Cropping systems
- Soil-plant interaction
- Livestock production
- Agricultural economics
- Grain marketing Students will have the opportunity to participate in up to two overnight field trips, costing up to $200 per student to cover food and accommodation.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by leading research scientists and student-focused lecturers who are passionate about agriculture and have strong links with industry representatives.
Careers:
- There is a shortage of agricultural science graduates, leading to vast opportunities.
- Career opportunities are expansive and the skills learned are transferable to many other fields and areas of study.
- Pathways include agribusiness, agronomy, banking, biotechnology, consultancy, finance, food industry, farmer groups, international development, journalism, landcare, market analysis, market development, teaching, science communication and extension, research, and politics.
- Graduates are employed by agrichemical companies, breeding companies, businesses, consulting firms, farmer groups and other community groups, food industries, fertiliser companies, government agencies, international agencies, research organisations, colleges, and universities.
Other:
- The program is offered on the Perth (Crawley campus) and Albany (Regional campus).
- It can be studied full-time or part-time.
- The program is delivered on-campus.
- Starting dates are Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Weekly contact time is 18-24 hours, plus self-study time.
- Honours are available.
- The program is available as a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
- The program is offered as a degree-specific or first major, and as a second major in other bachelor's degrees.
- The program includes fieldwork opportunities.
