Agricultural Science (Animal Science), Bachelor

This course prepares you for a dynamic career in agriculture as you develop core skills in science, chemistry and biology while pursuing a major of your choice in Animal Science, Animal Health or Crop and Pasture Science.As well as gaining firm theoretical knowledge, you’ll also be exposed to extensive practical experience in both laboratory and farm settings. During this practical experience you’ll learn how properties and agribusinesses are managed, how to drive production efficiencies, animal handling techniques and management skills, plus more.You can also choose a minor in either Equine Science or Applied Animal Production in which you’ll learn about animal breeding, equine nutrition and equine physiology.3 reasons to study Agricultural Science at Murdoch

1. Study at Australia’s only metropolitan on-campus farm where you’ll gain experience handling a range of large animals, working with farm facilities and learning about farm management.
2. Number one university in WA for learning resources and student support for environmental and agricultural studies*. *Source: Good Universities Guide 2023. 
3. Take part in our industry tours where you can visit agribusinesses for greater understanding of whole production systems, value and supply chains and farm business management.

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

• The role of agricultural science in society
• Analytical and technical skills needed to solve agricultural problems
• Principles of animal and human ethics
• How to apply agricultural knowledge in global and regional contexts
• How to collaborate with scientific specialists within and outside agricultural sciences

Your future careerWhen you graduate from this course, you’ll be able to pursue careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and government to work in policy, technical, research and administrative roles. This can include State and Australian Government Departments of Agriculture, agribusiness, private industry and natural resource management groups. Your future career could include:

• Agricultural Scientist
• Agronomist
• Biosecurity and Quarantine Officer
• Farm Manager
• Research Scientist

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