Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Rural Science
636052
Primary industries and environment
Providing food and fibre for growing populations in Australia and worldwide in a challenging climatic environment requires skilled professionals capable of understanding and integrating whole agricultural systems. This degree prod […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9184 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
University of New England - Armidale
Course outline

As Australia’s longest-standing regional agriculture degree, this degree produces graduates at the forefront of the agricultural industry, equipped with job-ready scientific and communication skills and confidence to solve complex practical agricultural problems at farm, catchment and national levels. With its industry-recognised systems-based approach, our course produces graduates who are ready to advise, manage and lead agriculturally based enterprises towards success, locally and internationally. Students receive a sound scientific base in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in first year with an introduction to agriculture and the world environment. In second and third years, students study more applied agricultural sciences and agricultural production systems, Students can specialise in fourth year and concentrate on the development of analytical, professional and research skills. In this year, students complete a study in problem-solving in farm systems and can specialise in areas such as agronomy, animal science and animal physiology, genetics, horticultural science, crop protection, soil management, cotton production, plant physiology, poultry production, wool science, and meat science. A range of specialist minors allow students to extend their expertise and develop industry relevant qualifications. Students who complete a research project in fourth year are considered for the award of honours. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.

Majors

Minors: Agricultural Sustainability; Business; Climate Resilience; Cotton Production; Genetics; Livestock Production; Plant Production; Sheep and Wool Production.

Other requirements

Students must complete 16 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
Biology
Assumed knowledge

English; Mathematical Methods; Chemistry

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

16

Percentage of all students

66.7%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

24

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Advisory, regulatory and research posts, crop and animal industries, agribusiness, banking and marketing, primary production, plant and animal breeding, soil conservation, precision agriculture, farm management.

Membership

Ag Institute Australia.

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