Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Undergraduate

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Mode
On campus
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Duration
3 year(s) full-time
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Program code
BAGSC
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Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
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SATAC code
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry and Mathematical Methods (or equivalent)
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Entry scores
2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):70 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):B,B,B

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Program code: BAGSC

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 108 units for all Core courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 30 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 108 units for all Core courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 30 units for Electives

Complete 108 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Agricultural Production
Course code
AGRI1000
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Systems
Course code
AGRI1002
Units
6
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Course name
Soils and Landscapes
Course code
AGRI1003
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Water Resources 2
Course code
AGRI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Crop and Pasture Production
Course code
AGRI2005
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Biochemistry
Course code
AGRI2006
Units
6
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Course name
Agribusiness
Course code
AGRI2010
Units
6
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Course name
Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology
Course code
AGRI2013
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Economics and Policy
Course code
AGRI3003
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Experimental Design and Analysis
Course code
AGRI3007
Units
6
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Course name
Livestock Production 2
Course code
ANIM2006
Units
6
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Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
Course code
BIOL1004
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Genetics
Course code
BIOL2010
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
Course code
BIOL2024
Units
6
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Foundations in Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1000
Units
6
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Chemistry 1A
Course code
CHEM1002
Units
6
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Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
Course code
STAT1000
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Professional Skills in Agricultural Science 3
Course code
AGRI3004
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 30 units comprising:

  • 30 units from Program Electives

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Innovation in Agronomy 3
Course code
AGRI3000
Units
6
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Course name
Horticultural Production and Quality 3
Course code
AGRI3009
Units
6
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Soil and Water Management and Conservation 3
Course code
AGRI3011
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
Course code
AGRI3013
Units
6
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Course name
Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling 3
Course code
AGRI3014
Units
6
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Course name
Research Project in Agricultural and Plant Science
Course code
AGRI3015
Units
6
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Course name
Animal Nutrition and Metabolism 3
Course code
ANIM3003
Units
6
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Course name
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Course code
ANIM3008
Units
6
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Course name
Intensive Animal Production Science 3
Course code
ANIM3009
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Breeding
Course code
BIOL3016
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Biotechnology
Course code
BIOL3017
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Health
Course code
BIOL3018
Units
6
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Course name
Animal Biotechnology
Course code
BIOLX100
Units
6
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Course name
eChallenge
Course code
BUSI1005
Units
6
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Research Project: Soil and Land Systems 3
Course code
EART3011
Units
6
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Course name
Experiences and Insights in Agri-food Systems
Course code
ECON6012
Units
6
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Course name
GIS for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course code
ENVI3008
Units
6
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Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
Course code
FOODX300
Units
6
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Course name
Science Study Tour
Course code
SCIE3013
Units
6

Your program team

Dr Karina Riggs

Program Director

College of Science

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Prof Stuart Roy

Program Director

College of Science

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

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