Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences - Roseworthy Campus, Waite Campus

Agriculture is about understanding the land, animals, crops and community.For those seeking a career in the industry, our Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences is the degree of choice.

It is ranked 37th in the world and is the only Agricultural Science degree in South Australia*.

The course is designed to provide broad training in science and agriculture. In the first year students develop basic skills in chemistry, biology and statistics and study core courses in soils and agriculture. In the second and third years students enrol in crop science, livestock science, soil science and agribusiness courses. Some specialisation is possible in the third year. Field trips and excursions are incorporated into the first and third year of the program to expose students to best-practice in industry. Practical skills are developed through a professional internship(12 weeks or 450 hours) during the second half of the program. Study in the first year of the program is mainly at North Terrace and the second and third years of the program are based at the Waite and Roseworthy campuses.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences https://calendar.adelaide.edu.au/faculty/sciences

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan Year 1 S1 BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and CellsorBIOLOGY 1401 Concepts in Biology IorBIOLOGY 1001 Fundamentals of Biology (Summer) STATS 1000 Statistical Practice I CHEM 1100 Chemistry IAorCHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA AGRIC 1510WT Agricultural Systems IA S2 BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms SOIL&WAT 1000WT Soils and Landscapes I CHEM 1200 Chemistry IBorCHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB AGRIC 1520WT Agricultural Systems IB Year 2 S1 PLANT SC 2510WT Foundations in Plant Science II AGRIC 2500WT Agricultural Biochemistry II PLANT SC 2500WT Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology II SOIL&WAT 2500WT Soil and Water Resources II S2 AGRIBUS 2520WT Agribusiness II AGRIC 2505RW Crop & Pasture Production II ANIML SC 2503RW Livestock Production Sciences II AGRIC 2510WT Agricultural Genetics II Year 3 S1 AGRIBUS 3500WT Agricultural Economics & Policy III AGRIC 3515WT Research Methodology in Agricultural Science III Approved Level III Elective 1 x 3 units Approved Level III Elective 1 x 3 units S2 AGRIC 3500WT Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III Approved Level IIIElective 1 x 3 units Approved Level IIIElective 1 x 3 units Approved Level III Elective 1 x 3 units

Assessment

Varies with individual courses and includes a combination of oral presentations, written assignments, practical or examination work

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

• advisory and regulatory services
• agricultural and business consulting
• agricultural production
• agronomy
• banking and rural finance
• managing commercial enterprises
• journalism, communication and marketing
• research and technical work
• secondary, tertiary and vocational education.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Industry Placement

Unlike many other universities, we offer industry work experience: a total of 12 weeks, or 450 hours. This is done during university vacations. In your first and third year, you’ll go on numerous field trips and excursions.You’ll also have the opportunity for field trips to South-East South Australia and Queensland; and even international trips such as China and India. 

Potential careers

Vineyard Management, Vineyard Operator, Vineyard Supervisor, Viticulturalist, Viticulture Officer, Livestock Scientist, Merchant Banker, Biosecurity Officer, Farmer, Geospatial Scientist, Agricultural Scientist, Animal Scientist, Microbiologist, Entomologist, Remote Sensing and GIS, Research Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Agronomist, Animal Breeding, Livestock Production, Animal Welfare, ...