About the course

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science can be awarded with Honours. Students are invited by the Dean to take the Honours option for their fourth year, and will typically have completed the sixth semester of study within the minimum time, with a cumulative GPA of 5 or higher for their last two years of study.

　　With the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours), you will have the opportunity to undertake postgraduate courses along with a substantive research project. This expertise prepares you to work at the professional level in agriculture or an agribusiness, and apply a science-based approach to agricultural production and the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry.

　　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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