Agricultural Sciences, Bachelor

Feeding nine billion people by 2050 is going to need an agricultural revolution.La Trobe’s Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences is not just a farming degree. The course combines science with economics to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing future generations, such as increasing food production and reducing environmental impact. You’ll apply your expertise to fields including finance, agribusiness, consulting, government and humanitarian initiatives.Study subjects in plant science, land and soil management, animal physiology, animal psychology, pest control and groundwater sustainability. Benefit from a range of work placement opportunities and learn in our newly upgraded, state-of-the-art laboratories.

Reasons to study agricultural sciences at La Trobe

• La Trobe is the only university in Victoria rated 'well-above world-standard' for research in agriculture and veterinary sciences.^*
• La Trobe’s agriculture and forestry subjects rank among the top 150 in the world.^**
• Enjoy research opportunities working alongside award winning scientists at the largest research body in Victoria, AgriBio.^***

^* Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2015

^** 2018 QS World Rankings by Subject

^*** 2017 ICM Agrifood Award (male category), 2016 GRDC southern region Seed of Light award, a Department of Agriculture Landcare Eureka Award for Sustainable Agriculture in 2014, and CSIRO medal for Impact from Science in 2013

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.