Bachelor of Agricultural Science Changes
Your Options
1. Choose to follow the new Program Requirements
A student who has complete their 1st or 2nd year of study may choose to request a formal program change to the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (program code 2583) or Bachelor of Agribusiness/Bachelor of Agricultural Science (program code 2584).
Before making a decision, please read the 'Key Changes' tab. You should consider the changes to core courses and required late year (level 3) courses when deciding on which program requirements you wish to complete.
2. Continue with the current Program Requirements
We recommend that you continue your current study plan, as this will ensure that you remain on track to graduate on time.
No action is required from you and you can continue your study, following the program rules and course list from the year you commenced.
We recommend that you review the pre-2021 Bachelor of Agricultural Science study planner, which has been updated with any changes to courses offered in your program.
Key Changes from 2027
From Semester 1 2027, the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (program code 2488) will be formally discontinued.
Summary of key changes
| Requirement area | 2026 program code (2448) | 2027 program code (2583) | Planning implications for students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total units | 48 units | 48 units | Total units for the program remain unchanged. Student still need to plan for 48 units. |
| Core courses | 16 units of BAgrSc Core courses | 14 units of BAgrSc Core courses plus 2 units from BAgrSc Flexible core courses | The core structure is more flexible in 2027. Students should identify whether completed 2026 core courses satisfy the 2027 core or flexible core requirement. |
| Major | 16 units for one BAgrSc major (Agronomy, Animal Science and Horticulture) | 16 units for one BAgrSc major (Crop Science and Animal Science) | The major unit requirement remains unchanged. However, students should note that the Agronomy and Horticulture majors have been discontinued and replaced with a Crop Science major. Students should still map completed and planned major courses carefully. |
| Program electives | 0 to 16 units of BAgrSc Program elective courses | 8 to 16 units of BAgrSc Program elective courses | The 2027 structure requires at least 8 units of program electives, so students should ensure planned courses include enough approved BAgrSc program electives. |
| General electives | 0 to 16 units of General electives | 8 to 16 units of General electives | The maximum available space for general elevtives has reduced from 2027. Students who have already completed several general electives may need individual advice. |
Course changes - Bachelor of Agricultural Science (2488 & 2489)
Course code & Course title | Requirement | Change | Revised requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
Animal Environmental Physiology | Elective course | Course discontinued. | This course wil be last offered in Semester 1, 2026. |
Monogastric Production Systems | Animal Science Level 2 Compulsory Course | Course discontinued and replaced. | ANIM2044 will be last offered in Semester 1, 2028. Effective Semester 1, 2029, all students still requiring ANIM2044 should enrol in ANIM3052 Monogastric Production Systems. |
Animal Health & Epidemiology | Animal Science Level 3 Elective Course | Course discontinued and replaced | ANIM3006 will be last offered in Semester 2, 2026. Effective Semester 2, 2027, all students still requiring ANIM3006 should enrol in ANIM3051 Animal Health & Epidemiology. |
Ruminant Production Systems | Animal Science Level 3 Compulsory Course | Course discontinued and replaced | ANIM3125 will be last offered in Semester 2, 2027. Effective Semester 2, 2028, all students still requiring ANIM3125 should enrol in ANIM2054 Ruminant Production Systems. |
Horticultural Science 2 | Horticulture Level 3 Compulsory Course | Course discontinued. | HORT3009 will last be offered in Semester 2, 2028. If all students complete prior to this semester, the last semester of offering will be brought forward to Semester 2, 2027. |
Plant & Environmental Health | Agronomy & Horticulture Level 2 Compulsory Course | Course discontinued and replaced. | PLNT2011 will be last offered in Semester 1, 2027. Effective Semester 2, 2027, all students still requiring PLNT2011 should enrol in AGRC1025 Plant & Soil Health. |
Key Changes from 2021
From Semester 1 2021, the Bachelor of Agricultural Science has the following changes:
- Core (compulsory) courses required for the program have changed
- Decrease in the amount of late year courses (level 3 or higher) required
- Changes to the majors
- Changes to elective courses. Students have the option to select electives from other UQ course lists.
Changes to Core Courses
| Pre-2021 | 2021 onwards | |
|---|---|---|
| AGRC3036 Precision Agriculture | Compulsory Part A course. Pre-2021 students who have not yet completed this course should select an alternate Level 3 course from the BAgrSc course list. | Not listed on course list, as this course has been discontinued. |
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | Compulsory course for Agronomy major and Horticulture major | This course is now a core (compulsory) course for the program. |
Decrease to amount of late year courses required
| Prior to 2021 | 2021 onwards |
|---|---|
Minimum of 12 units of level 3 or higher courses. If you continue to follow your current program requirements, you'll still be required to complete the minimum 12 units of level 3 or higher courses in order to graduate. | Minimum of 10 units of level 3 or higher courses. |
Changes to majors
Agronomy major
| Pre-2021 | 2021 onwards |
|---|---|---|
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | Compulsory course | Added to core |
| PLNT2011 Plant & Environmental Health | Not on course list | Compulsory for major Replacing discontinued course PLNT3017. |
| AGRC3041 Plant Breeding | Major elective option - choose from AGRC3041 or LAND3005 | Added to program electives |
| PLNT3017 Plant and Environmental Health | Compulsory course | Removed from course list - course being discontinued Replaced by PLNT2011. |
| AGRC3006 Pasture Science | Elective course (compulsory in Animal Science major) | Compulsory for major |
| PLNT2002 Plant Physiology | Compulsory course | Replaced with AGRC2048. |
Animal Science major
| Pre-2021 | 2021 onwards |
|---|---|---|
| ANIM2054 Ruminant Production Systems | Compulsory for major | Course being recoded to Level 3 Being replaced with ANIM3125. |
| ANIM3125 Ruminant Production Systems | Not on course list - recoding of current course ANIM2054 | Compulsory for major Replaces ANIM2054. |
| AGRC3006 Pasture Science | Compulsory for major | Moved to major elective option - choose from AGRC3006 or ANIM3006 |
| AGRC3042 Animal and Plant Biosecurity | Compulsory for major | Removed from course list (Course is still offered in Bachelor of Wildlife Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Technology) |
Horticulture major
| Pre-2021 | 2021 onwards | |
|---|---|---|
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | Compulsory course | Added to core |
| PLNT2011 Plant & Environmental Health | Not on course list | Compulsory for major Replacing discontinued course PLNT3017. |
| AGRC3041 Plant Breeding | Major elective option - choose from AGRC3041 or LAND3005 | Added to program electives |
| PLNT3017 Plant and Environmental Health | Compulsory course | Removed from course list - course being discontinued Replaced by PLNT2011. |
| AGRC3040 Crop Physiology | Elective course (compulsory in Agronomy major) | Compulsory for major |
| PLNT2002 Plant Physiology | Compulsory course | Replaced with AGRC2048. |
Changes to elective courses
Program Electives
| Pre-2021 | 2021 onwards | |
|---|---|---|
| ANIM1014 Animal Behaviour, Handling and Wellbeing | Part C electives | Removed from course list (Course is still offered in Bachelor of Wildlife Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Technology) |
| ANIM1018 Livestock Industries | Part C electives | Removed from course list - from 2020, course no longer offered. |
| LAND3006 Soils, Landscapes & Environments | Part C electives | Removed from course list - course no longer offered. |
| MGTS1982 Working with Groups & Teams | Not on course list | Added to program electives |
| AGRC3006 Pasture Science | Compulsory course for Agronomy major | Added to program electives |
| AGRC3041 Plant Breeding | Major elective option for Agronomy major and Horticulture major | Added to program electives |
General Electives
| Pre-2021 | 2021 onwards |
|---|---|
Course chosen from Part B and Part C of the BAgrSc course list. Pre-2021 students have the option to select electives from any part of the BAgrSc course list, the Bachelor of Agribusiness or other course lists. | Students may complete courses from any part of the BAgrSc course list, the Bachelor of Agribusiness or other course lists. |
Next Steps
What you need to do
You can continue with and complete your study under your current program requirements, noting the key changes, or choose to request a program change to the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (program code 2583) or Bachelor of Agribusiness/Bachelor of Agricultural Science (program code 2584).
No action is required by you to complete the revised program requirements.
Requesting assistance
The Faculty of Science Gatton Student Centre are available to help you with any questions you may have and can assist with booking an academic advising appointment.