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Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offered in Agricultural Science.

(For research trained degrees, see the Research section.)

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73M Bachelor of Agricultural Science
This on-campus, 4-year (minimum) full-time course is available at Hobart. The objectives are to provide:
  • a sound basis in the physical and biological sciences in the first two years of study
  • in the final two years of study, specialisation and advanced study of the major discipline areas of agricultural science
  • scientific knowledge in the principles of agricultural production and sustainable resource management that meet the needs of industry, business and government.
  • (See University Handbook Entry)

    73N Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)
    This on-campus, 3-year (minimum) full-time course is available at Hobart. The course gives students an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills suited to the needs of a professional agriculturalist or horticulturalist. Emphasis is given to scientific technology, its application and the management of agricultural and horticultural enterprises.
    (See University Handbook Entry)

    S4A Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
    The program aims to provide: advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of agricultural science; training in research as preparation for employment in a research organisation or for postgraduate study in Master or PhD programs. A candidate who has completed the Third Examination of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with sufficient merit will be invited by the Head of School to enrol for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours.
    (See University Handbook Entry)

    S4Q Bachelor of Applied Science in Agriculture with Honours
    This course (min 1 yr) specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in agricultural research organisations and businesses as well as for higher degree research. The course provides an entry point to an Honours degree for students who have completed science-based degrees other than the BAgrSc, and particularly students who have completed the BAppSc(Agr) degree.
    (See University Handbook Entry)

    S6A Graduate Diploma of Agricultural Science
    This course (min 1 yr) is intended to provide additional skills, knowledge and academic advancement to individuals who hold an undergraduate degree and have a significant level of work-experience in agriculture, horticulture or forestry.
    (See University Handbook Entry)

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