About the course

Nurture a diverse knowledge of agriculture and food production with a broad and deep understanding of the science behind farming, animal production, plant production and soil and nutrient management. Learn how to apply the latest sustainability strategies, and the benefits this has on the paddock to plate journey. If you gain access to Honours, then you can further deepen your learning and practical skills with an original research project in a specific area of agricultural science or specialist farm management. Lincoln University is the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest recognised specialist land-based university. The Bachelor of Agricultural Science is unique in being a four-year programme.

　　You will develop a broad set of advanced skills spanning not just soil and nutrient management, plant and animal production, and farming systems, but also selected advanced level courses in plant protection, genetics and breeding, sustainability, water resources and management, ecology, agroforestry, precision agriculture, biochemistry, resource management law, field research, seed technology and plant and animal physiology.

　　With a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Lincoln University, you’ll be an attractive candidate for a rewarding career in Agriculture or Food-production, Consultancy, Research, Technical Development Roles, or Farm Management. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: NZ$140,000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Lincoln
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Lincoln
Summer (November), 2024	Lincoln

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lincoln University

This is New Zealand's University Entrance qualification and is the minimum requirement to qualify for admission to a bachelor degree or to some of our diplomas:

　　NCEA level 3 (i.e. a minimum of 60 credits at level 3 or above plus 20 credits at level 2 or above), and

　　A minimum of 14 credits at level 3 or higher in each of three approved subjects, and

　　Literacy – 5 reading credits and 5 writing credits at Level 2 or higher from standards on the NZQA list of university entrance literacy standards, and

　　Numeracy – 10 credits from standards on the NZQA list of numeracy standards, or all three of the following unit standards:

　　26623, 26626, 26627

　　IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no individual component less than 5.5, TOEFL iBT^ - Overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in Writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Lincoln University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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