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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Agricultural Science Major (BAdvSci) (Honours)

  • Non-Award

This course equips students with scientific knowledge and leadership skills to address global agricultural challenges, emphasizing practical experience, research, and industry placements.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
MJRH-ADAGS
ATAR
95

About this course

Overview

Agricultural scientists are central to the world's ability to sustainably feed its population.

This course offers a flexible approach to studying the science that underpins agricultural production. It has a strong focus on field trips and practical experience, with opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects.

This is a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) course, designed for high-performing students to pursue their interest in science through a core of research, leadership and entrepreneurship.

You'll study broadacre cropping and livestock production systems through research-led activities, problem-solving and self-directed experiments using the Curtin field trial area and glasshouse facilities.

Your studies will include advanced molecular biology and genetic experiments at Curtin's new laboratories, and you'll be introduced to satellite-based technologies used in precision agriculture for crop, pasture and livestock management systems.

You'll also work in multidisciplinary teams with students in other advanced science courses, to explore global issues such as food security, sustainability and climate change.

In your second and third years, you'll have opportunities to source immersive work experience and internships, which can be used for course credit, and participate in field tours in third year in the Western Australian grain belt.

You'll also engage with leading researchers, such as those in the Curtin-based Centre for Crop Disease Management - Australia's foremost research group for developing solutions to crop pathogens.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR 95
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

Mathematics Methods ATAR.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

Not accepted.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 7.0
  • Speaking: 7.0
  • Reading: 7.0
  • Listening: 7.0
  • Overall band score: 7.0

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Consider profitability, sustainability and impact on the environment, health and society when using new and established technologies in agribusiness related industries.
  • Engage in self-driven continuous discipline and professional education and training in agricultural sciences.
  • Participate in the generation and application of science in addressing global problems in agriculture while understanding international ethical and professional standards in agricultural sciences.
  • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the nature of science, its methods and processes, an advanced capacity to apply agricultural systems concepts in a range of theoretical and practical situations, and the ability to contribute new knowledge to the agricultural sciences through research.
  • Critically, logically and rationally analyse challenging and multi-faceted problems in agricultural sciences, address them by applying practical and theoretical tools and critically evaluate findings within the current body of disciplinary knowledge.
  • Access and make judgements on the value of available knowledge using a variety of tools, and incorporate them into the planning, conduct and communication of their own findings.
  • Communicate effectively by demonstrating the capacity to listen and respond (using both written and spoken language) to clients, staff, professionals, management and industry and conform to discipline standards in presentations and publications.
  • Work collaboratively and respectfully with scientists from a range of cultural backgrounds and understand the cultural issues that impact research in agricultural sciences or the broader profession; value professional and community partnerships through integrating socio cultural contexts and ethics with in agricultural sciences.
  • Be able to work professionally and ethically as an independent agricultural scientist and collaboratively within teams either as a professional leader or collaborator using effective problem solving and decision making skills within the professional context of their area of study; comply with appropriate legislation in the field of agricultural science.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Agricultural Science (Advanced) course lead to?

Careers

  • Agricultural scientist
  • Consultant

Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Food security
  • Government research and development

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

How to apply

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