Agricultural Science (Honours)

Interested in the scientific systems behind the production of food and fibres? The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) will teach you to apply scientific techniques to find innovative and sustainable solutions that improve crop and animal production.This four-year program focuses on the production of the world's food and fibre. Develop your understanding of natural systems and the complex interactions in tropical agriculture.Build a strong foundation of knowledge across the sciences and topics important to agricultural production including climate science, environmental management, land use, and economics.Undertake an independent research project in your final two years, specialising in plant or animal science. It's excellent preparation for a successful career in agricultural research and development, production and management or service industries.Graduate with a respected honours qualification, with advanced scientific knowledge and skills that will set you apart in the jobs market, and provide a pathway to future postgraduate studies in a Master's or PhD program.Agricultural scientists use scientific techniques to tackle the challenges of food security and nutritive value, climate change, and the sustainable production of food and fibre for global consumption.FAST FACTSGlobal standingUQ is one of the top ranked agricultural universities in the world. We ranked #1 in Australia and #19 in the world for agriculture in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017. FAST FACTSJoin a growing professionDeloitte identified agribusiness as one of the "fantastic five" sectors tipped to take over from mining as the key drivers of growth and opportunity within the Australian economy .CAMPUS LIFEState-of-the-art facilitiesGatton campus is home to some of the best agricultural education facilities in the world, including farms that cover 1054 hectares, research greenhouses, nursery and tissue culture...