Bachelor of Rural Science
University of New England
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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With UNE's Bachelor of Rural Science, you will graduate at the forefront of the agricultural industry ready to solve complex problems in agricultural systems across enterprises, landscapes and the globe. You will have the paddock-ready scientific skills to adapt to future challenges as a professional, and you will gain an understanding of the sustainability of the whole agricultural system from the biophysical (soils, plants and animal production) including environmental, social and economic principles.
You will be fit for the future and well positioned to become a leader in a range of industry contexts from farm management, the corporate world and scientific research.
Areas of study
Agricultural systems, animal and plant breeding, animal and plant nutrition, animal and plant physiology, biochemistry, cotton and grain production, farm management, horticultural science, meat science, pasture and crop agronomy, post-harvest technology, precision agriculture, sheep and wool science, soil science.
Career opportunities
Broadacre agronomy, animal production, animal nutrition and health, soil science, horticulture, breeding and genetics, agricultural research, agricultural policy, agricultural consultancy, agricultural technologies, agribusiness, farm management.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the AG Institute Australia.
Practical experience
16 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods; use of cutting-edge technology for industry and practical experience at a number of UNE working farms, including our innovative SMART Farm and the production feedlot at Tullimba.
Honours
Students who complete a research project in the fourth year will be considered for the award of honours.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNE current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, 2 units of Chemistry, and 2 units of Mathematics Advanced.
Recommended studies: Biology and/or Physics.
Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10
Other applicants
Refer to UNE general admission criteria.
Further information
University of New England degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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