UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Agriculture at the University of Melbourne, co-designed with industry, builds a foundation in agricultural science across biology, natural environments and agricultural production, starting with Agriculture Discovery Week at the University's Dookie campus. Students complete 24 subjects over three years, combining eight core subjects with major and elective subjects, along with labs, fieldwork and hands-on experience.
The degree connects to careers spanning farms, finance, fieldwork, policy, business, science and environment, preparing graduates for roles across the agricultural sector and beyond.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Level 1 Degree Core
- Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1
- Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2
- Plant Production Systems
- Animal Production Systems
- Agricultural Systems Biology
- Genetics for Agriculture
- Natural Environments
Discovery
- Discovering Agriculture in Australia
Level 2 Degree Core
- Principles of Soil Science
- Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems
- Agricultural Economics
Level 1 electives
- Australia in the Wine World
- Food for a Healthy Planet
- Beer Styles and Sensory Analysis
- Animals & Society 1: Animals & Our World
Level 2 electives
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Plant Growth Processes
- Vine to Wine
- Applied Crop Production and Horticulture
- Ecology and Grazing Management
- Crop Production and Management
- Enterprise Management
- Principles of Farm Practice Change
- Microbiology in Agriculture
- Wine & Spirits:An Australian Perspective
- Pacific Field School
- Animal Physiology and Growth
- Comparative Nutrition and Digestion
- Topics in Animal Health
- and 3 more subjects
Level 3 electives
- Innovation Change & Knowledge Transfer
- Irrigation and Water Management
- Farm Management Economics
- Soil Management
- Agribusiness Marketing & Value Chains
- Industry Internship
- Plant Pathology
- Resource Management Economics
- Applications in Precision Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Applied Animal Behaviour
- Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics
- Animal Welfare and Ethics
- and 3 more subjects
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
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