Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science

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Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science

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The University of Western Australia

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

102859M

Application Fee

AUD 125

Campuses

Perth (Crawley campus)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 47,300 / year

Next Intake 26-Feb-2024

Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science

About

This Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years youâ€™ll complete an extended major in Agricultural Science and Technology, and some units from the Master of Agricultural Science. You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, or continue with the Master of Agricultural Science and be awarded a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a Master of Agricultural Science at the end of the four years.

This Combined Bachelor's and Master's course will prepare you to meet the demands of an agricultural industry rapidly being transformed by technology and digitalisation.

By completing this Combined Bachelorâ€™s and Masterâ€™s course you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a Master of Agricultural Science.

In your first three years you will complete the Agricultural Science and Technology (Extended Major) which will develop critical thinking skills in the traditional agricultural sciences and emerging digital technologies, followed by a semester of postgraduate study.

You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Agricultural Science. The master's component of the course is highly inter-disciplinary. You will be guided through a research project and will gain skills in data analysis, interpretation and communication of their findings. The course will be provide a rigorous understanding of agricultural systems and how to maintain or increase production levels in a more sustainable manner. This course prepares you with the knowledge and skills you need for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science and technology.

If you decide not to continue in the CBM you can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Advanced). Note that the Advanced Bachelor Degree is available only as a CBM exit award. It is not offered for direct enrolment and is not awarded on completion of the CBM.

This Combined Bachelor and Master course will prepare you to meet the demands of an agricultural industry rapidly being transformed by technology and digitalisation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Meet our English language requirements. Some courses may have additional higher English language requirements
Have studied or completed a recognised qualification to meet our academic requirements.
Meet any additional requirements for your course

Career

Agricultural Science is a growing industry resulting in a wide range of career opportunities from the laboratory to field work and the city to the rural areas. Industries hiring graduates in this field include government agencies, universities, consulting firms, food industries and fertiliser companies.

Graduates are employed as:

Agronomists
Breeders
Farm Managers
Researchers
Consultants
Managers

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 47,300 / year

Application Fee

AUD 125

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