Overview

Agricultural science drives global food security, sustainable resource management, and economic development through scientific innovation in farming and food production systems. Studying the BAgSc (Hons) Agricultural Science at The University of Western Australia provides students with a multidisciplinary foundation in plant and animal production, soil science, agricultural economics, and agribusiness management. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with hands-on field trials, laboratory research, and practical farm visits across diverse agricultural systems. Coursework covers core disciplines including crop physiology, agronomy, soil fertility, animal nutrition, and sustainable farming technologies. This program suits forward-thinking individuals passionate about solving global food challenges, advancing land stewardship, and modernizing primary industries. Graduates complete their degree fully equipped to lead agricultural innovation, manage sustainable food systems, and consult across commercial and research sectors.

What You'll Learn

Plant biology, crop physiology, agronomy, and sustainable crop production systems

Animal genetics, physiology, health, and livestock management practices

Soil science, soil chemistry, nutrient dynamics, and land resource evaluation

Agricultural economics, agribusiness management, and global commodity supply chains

Precision agriculture technologies, remote sensing, and farm decision-support systems

Sustainable farming systems, climate change adaptation, and environmental risk assessment

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, graduates demonstrate an in-depth understanding of biological sciences, soil systems, and economic principles underpinning modern agricultural production across regional and global scales. Students cultivate the ability to critically analyze farming practices, evaluate agricultural data, and design sustainable, high-yielding production strategies. Practical field and laboratory work equips learners with hands-on capabilities in soil and plant diagnostic testing, trial design, precision farming technology utilization, and agricultural data analysis. As a result, graduates gain the versatile technical skill set required to pursue professional careers as agricultural scientists, agronomists, farm consultants, agribusiness managers, or agricultural policy advisors.