Course overview
Students build expertise in robotics, data analysis, soil science, hydrology, and crop and animal production. During their studies they develop practical, paddock-ready skills to sustainably improve livestock and crop outcomes across small, medium, and large-scale farming operations. Students learn from world-class researchers with strong industry connections. They access specialist agricultural and animal science facilities at UQ’s Gatton campus. Valuable hands-on experience is gained through industry placements, case studies, and fieldwork. Graduates find employment in organisations addressing challenges in agricultural innovation, climate change and rising global food demands. Combine this degree with a Bachelor of Agribusiness, and complete two degrees in four years (Bachelor of QTAC code: 766601). Graduate with a broad industry focus incorporating business and supply chain knowledge. Further study is available in a research-based honours program. For more information, visit .
Course record
Career Opportunities
National and global seed companies; food producers; agricultural consultancies; production; post-harvest and marketing organisations; biosecurity agencies; animal production enterprises.
Majors
Agronomy; animal science; horticulture.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24.6-27.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students40
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- GattonQLDFebruary 2026
- GattonQLD

