Bachelor of Agricultural Science

This course prepares you for dynamic careers in agriculture and animal health. You will develop core skills in science, analysis and farming systems while pursuing a major of your choice in Animal Science, Animal Health or Crop and Pasture Science.

Throughout their degree, students gain a solid theoretical understanding while also getting their hands dirty with practical learning. We focus on real-life experiences, whether it's in the lab, on a farm, or in the workplace. We want students to learn by doing and to have fun along the way!

Our flexible degree structure allows students to gain specialised knowledge in one, or two majors including Animal Science, Animal Health or Crop and Pasture Science. You can also choose a minor in either Equine Science or Applied Animal Production to complement your studies.

Students will learn from academics who are involved in cutting-edge agricultural research, and who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with students. Not only that, students will have access to the latest technologies and tools needed to succeed in today's agricultural industry.

3 reasons to study Agricultural Science at Murdoch

1. Study at the only city-based university in Australia with a farm and animal production property on the metropolitan campus. This is where you may find yourself managing developing your animal handling skills, caring for our livestock or managing soils and pastures. Plus our campus also provides easy access to our regional innovation precinct in food and animal production.
2. Number one university in WA for learning resources and student support for environmental and agricultural studies by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
3. Take part in our tours that take students across Australia and overseas to broaden your skills and understanding, and gain a global perspective of the career opportunities in agriculture.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• How agricultural sciences can be applied to improving sustainable farming practices and animal welfare that benefit rural communities, livestock and wildlife, plus the broader environment.
• Analytical and technical skills needed to solve agricultural and animal health problems.
• How to apply agricultural science in global and regional contexts.
• How to collaborate with scientific specialists within and outside agricultural sciences.

Your future career

When students graduate from this course, they'll be able to pursue careers in agriculture, agribusiness, animal health and government. Your future career could include:

• Agricultural Scientist
• Agronomist
• Animal Health and Welfare Manager
• Farm or Livestock Manager
• Research Scientist
• Biosecurity (pest and disease) Manager
• Animal Nutritionist
• Wildlife Health Consultant
• Genetic Consultant
• Laboratory Scientist in Agricultural or a Veterinary Laboratory

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored

Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing