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Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2023

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Overview

The honours program in Agricultural Science comprises advance coursework and an individual research project to extend students’ knowledge and skills in solving research problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either enter the workforce pursuing a career in Agriculture, or enrol for further research study through applying for a Masters or Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Admission requirements

In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisites. Details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry and participation requirements page.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this Honours program, students should be able to:

  • Articulate methods that examine agricultural production and land management; structures in agricultural and related industries; principle factors that determine their location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international trade competitiveness; and the biophysical, economic and social factors that affect production systems
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge to critically evaluate scientific, economic and social sources in agricultural science
  • Employ analytical skills to evaluate agricultural obstacles and identify solutions
  • Effectively communicate applied research and data
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methodologies necessary to design and interpret scientific experiments.

Last updated: 10 January 2024

Structure

100 credit points

Research

Students must complete 75 points of research.

Coursework

Students must complete 25 points of coursework.

Subject Options

Research Component

Students must complete 75 points of research:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AGRI40017 Agric.Science Research Project Part 1
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
AGRI40018 Agric.Science Research Project Part 2
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Coursework Component

Students must complete the following subject:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
SCIE40001 Critical Thinking in Research
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Selective Option

Students need to enrol into one of the following subjects (as directed by the student's research project supervisor). Students must seek approval from the research project supervisor prior to enrolling in the subject.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AGRI90075 Research Methods For Life Sciences
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
MAST90072 Data and Decision Making
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
BIOL90002 Biometry
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
NRMT40005 Social Research Methods No longer available

Links

http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/courses/honours-in-agricultural-science/overview

Last updated: 10 January 2024