UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science prepares you to understand and influence future agricultural systems, through the integration of the rapidly developing field of AgTech with key agricultural science subjects. You will develop skills in digital agriculture, agricultural economics, soil science, and crop and livestock production, and learn to integrate agricultural systems with new digital technologies, for improved farm efficiency and productivity. A quality education in Agricultural Science from UWA equips graduates with attributes that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe, and provides the opportunity to harness the skills and knowledge necessary to make a real contribution to the global challenges facing humanity.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Level 1: AGRI1001 Feeding the World
- BIOL1131Plant and Animal Biology
- SCIE1104Science
- Society and Data Analysis
- SCOM1101Communicating Science
- CHEM1003Introductory Chemistry
- MATH1720Mathematics Fundamentals
- SCIE1500Analytical Methods for Scientists Level 2: AGRI2201 Pasture and Livestock Systems
- ENVT2236Soil Science
- GENE2250Principles of Inheritance
- GEOG2201Geographic Information Systems
- PLNT2201Plants in Action
- SCIE2205Science Work Placement Level 3: AGRI3003 Decisions from Data in Agriculture
- ANIM3306Clean
- Green and Ethical Animal Production
- ECON3300Agricultural Economics and Marketing
- ENVT3060Soil-Plant Interactions
- GEOG3301Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
- SCIE3314Crops and Cropping Systems
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
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.
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