Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Adelaide University's Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences provides broad training in science and agriculture. Agriculture is more than just production. Discover social and environmental settings of farms and the lifecycle of producing products for consumption with our hands-on program. You'll develop basic skills in chemistry, biology and statistics and build knowledge in soils and agriculture. You'll also learn key concepts in crop and pasture science, horticulture, livestock science, soil science and agribusiness.

Our comprehensive program includes field trips and excursions throughout your three-year degree. Exposure to industry will come from study tours across South-East South Australia and Queensland. Gain practical skills through industry internships, preparing you for life after graduation.

Agricultural Science graduates are highly sought after in Australia. You might find yourself consulting in the livestock and cropping industries - or working in biosecurity, agribusiness, research or natural resource management.

What you'll learn

This degree will build your skills and knowledge in basic sciences and core courses in soils and agriculture. You'll learn in diverse classroom settings - discovering concepts in crop and pasture science, horticulture, livestock science, soil science and agribusiness.

In first year, you'll focus on the role that biology and chemistry play in agricultural science. Build core knowledge in understanding the biophysical and socioeconomic factors that underpin major agricultural industries. A general introduction to Australian agriculture will come in the form of systems and productions courses.

Second year will see you dive into agriculture, plant science and soil resource courses. These courses are designed to broaden your skills in identifying the interrelationship between agronomy and the environment.

Practical skills are developed through industry internships. This work experience is coupled with numerous field trips and excursions during the program, building necessary skills in agricultural practices. Field trips take place across the Upper South-East and Mallee regions in South Australia and South East Queensland.

Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning experience to your preferences, with choices in subjects covering crop, horticulture, livestock and soil sciences. You'll also explore the function and structure of agricultural markets to expand your professional knowledge of the industry.

You might even get to experience agricultural practices internationally through an overseas study tour.