UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) at the University of Sydney, Australia's first university for agricultural science, deepens understanding of the scientific, technological and economic drivers shaping agriculture's future. Students study a broad curriculum spanning introductory agricultural science, biology, animal management, agronomy, agricultural economics, statistics, genetics, plant protection, biotechnology and digital agriculture, alongside one of eight cognate majors and training in sensors, robotics, data analytics and regenerative farming.
The University of Sydney is ranked 18th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Graduates move into roles including digital soil specialist, consulting agronomist, sustainable production manager, agricultural business manager, plant geneticist and food scientist.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Majors
- Genetics and Genomics
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Environmental
- Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Plant Science
- Animal Production
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Soil Science and Hydrology
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Selection rank (ATAR-equivalent) of 75.0 for international applicants. /content/experience-fragments/corporate/study/definitions/prerequisites/prerequisites Assumed knowledge: MathsStd-EngStd.
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