Agricultural Science

Major/Minor/Specialisation !R01-AA-MAJ+1000 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010

Coordinator

Ms Ros Gall

Department of Agriculture and Food Systems

Contact

rosgall@unimelb.edu.au

Overview: The major in Agricultural Science prepares people for careers in agriculture including in agribusinesses, research and development organisations, environmental and business consulting firms, and government and policy agencies. Agricultural Science is the study of the science and management required for sustainable production of food and fibre. Basic sciences underpin this major, and are integrated to address complex problems through a systems analysis approach. The major includes crop and livestock systems, and students should also develop knowledge of economics, business, social sciences and natural resources within their breadth studies. The major is a direct pathway into the Master of Agricultural Science.
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Structure & Available Subjects: Completion of 50 points of study at third year level
Subject Options:

Core subject

(Available at Parkville campus or Dookie campus)

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Plus three electives selected from
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Related Course(s): Bachelor of Science

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