About the course

A degree in Agricultural Science is your opportunity to help change the world and be part of a profession where jobs are in demand. Choose a future-focused degree that equips you to address some of the world?s biggest challenges and opportunities. Using science, technology and business skills, you?ll learn to tackle sustainability issues and build a career in a growing industry. Taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), a specialist research and teaching institute at the University of Tasmania, your education is at the cutting-edge of agriculture, informed by the latest world leading research and our strong connections with industry. The course offers two majors, Crop Science and Plant Health and Sustainable Agriculture. This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology, farm business economics, pasture science, soil science and the animal sciences.

　　The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ? and never has this been more important. With a focuses on agricultural sustainability and animal production systems, at both a biophysical and landscape level, you will gain an understanding of the factors impacting our diverse agriculture industries and the practical and scientific skills to achieve sustainable practices. This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology, farm business economics, pasture science, soil science and the animal sciences. 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: AU$169,918

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Newnham
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sandy Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Newnham
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sandy Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Newnham
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sandy Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Newnham
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sandy Bay

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to the 12th year in Australia.

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Overall score of 24

　　GCE A Levels - Minimum score of 7 calculated using 2 or 3 H2 level subjects

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 72 (no skill below: Reading 10, Listening 9, Speaking 16, Writing 19)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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