Program Requirements 

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website. 

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change. 

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

2024

2024 Semester 1 commencement

2023

2023 Semester 1 commencement

 


Program requirements - 2021 and 2022

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021 or 2022.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Immunisation

There are mandatory immunisation requirements for this program.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
  • Major compulsory - a course required for this major
  • Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
  • Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective

Dual Program

Please refer to the UQ Programs and Courses: Bachelors of Agribusiness / Agricultural Science page to view the dual program rules, course list and study planner. 

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory core courses - complete 10 units
AGRC1021 Biological Concepts & Plant ScienceAGRC1023 Applied Mathematics & Statistics
AGRC1032 Elements of EcologyANIM1020 Applied Animal Biology
 CHEM1004 Chemistry
Compulsory course for Major - complete 2 units
AGRC10241 Plant Production Principles & TechnologiesRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major. 
Elective courses - choose 4 units

2 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

2 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 from 2021. 

Year 2

 

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory Core Courses - complete 4 units
AGRC2001 Agricultural BiochemistryCompulsory core courses available in Semester 1 only. 
LAND2003 The Soil Environment 
Compulsory courses for Major - choose 6 units
AGRC20401 AgronomyAGRC2048 Plant Physiology
PLNT20111 Plant & Environmental Health 
Elective courses - choose 6 units
Elective courses only available in Semester 2.

6 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 from 2022. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory Core Courses - complete 2 units
Compulsory core course available in Semester 2 only. AGRC3018 Sustainable Agricultural & Animal Systems
Compulsory courses for Major - complete 8 units
LAND3005 Soil Plant RelationshipsAGRC3002 Agronomy 2
 AGRC3006 Pasture Science & Management
 AGRC3040 Crop Physiology
Elective courses - choose 6 units

6 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Elective courses available in Semester 1 only. 

Program Elective Courses

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Level 1 elective courses
AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy PlanetMGTS19821 Working with Groups & Teams
Level 2 elective courses

Elective courses available in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.

Refer to General Electives for other course options. 

AGRC2013 Agricultural Microbiology & Gene Technology
 AGRC2030 Agricultural Economics
 AGRC20312 Industry Placement
 ANIM2021 Animal Environmental Physiology
Level 3 elective courses
AGRC3041 Plant BreedingPLNT3009 Plant Protection
PLNT30123 Weed Science 
AGRC37024 Design & Analysis of Experiments 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
  2. Course offered in Summer Semester only. 
  3. Course offered in Semester 1 and Summer Semester.
  4. Course offered in Semester 1 from 2023. 

General Elective Courses

Students may complete courses from any part of the BAgrSc course list, the Bachelor of Agribusiness or other course lists.

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory Core Courses - complete 10 units
AGRC1021 Biological Concepts & Plant ScienceAGRC1023 Applied Mathematics & Statistics
AGRC1032 Elements of EcologyANIM1020 Applied Animal Biology
 CHEM1004 Chemistry
Compulsory course for Major - complete 2 units
ANIM1014 Animal Behaviour, Handling & WellbeingCompulsory course for major available in Semester 1 only. 
Elective courses - choose 4 units

2 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

2 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory core courses - complete 4 units
AGRC2001 Agricultural BiochemistryCompulsory Core courses available in Semester 1 only
LAND2003 The Soil Environment 
Compulsory course for Major - complete 6 units
ANIM2044 Monogastric Production SystemsANIM2053 Animal Nutrition & Technology 
ANIM2057 Applied Animal Physiology 
Elective courses - choose 6 units
Elective courses only available in Semester 2.

6 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory Core courses - complete 2 units for
Compulsory Core course available in Semester 2 only. AGRC3018 Sustainable Agricultural & Animal Systems
Compulsory course for Major - complete 6 units for
ANIM3019 Animal ReproductionANIM3125 Ruminant Production Systems
ANIM3046 Animal Breeding & Genetics 
Elective courses - complete 8 units for

4 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

4 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Program Elective Courses

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Level 1 elective courses
AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy PlanetMGTS19821 Working with Groups & Teams
Level 2 elective courses

Elective courses available in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.

Refer to General Electives for other course options.

AGRC2013 Agricultural Microbiology & Gene Technology
 AGRC2030 Agricultural Economics
 AGRC20312 Industry Placement
 ANIM2021 Animal Environmental Physiology
Level 3 elective courses
AGRC3041 Plant BreedingPLNT3009 Plant Protection
PLNT30123 Weed Science 
AGRC37024 Design & Analysis of Experiments 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
  2. Course offered in Summer Semester only. 
  3. Course offered in Semester 1 and Summer Semester.
  4. Course offered in Semester 1 from 2023. 

General Elective Courses

Students may complete courses from any part of the BAgrSc course list, the Bachelor of Agribusiness or other course lists.

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory core courses - complete 10 units
AGRC1021 Biological Concepts & Plant ScienceAGRC1023 Applied Mathematics & Statistics
AGRC1032 Elements of EcologyANIM1020 Applied Animal Biology
 CHEM1004 Chemistry
Compulsory courses for Major - complete 2 units
AGRC10241 Plant Production Principles & TechnologiesCompulsory course for major available in Semester 1 only. 
Elective courses- choose 4 units

2 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

2 units of program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 from 2021. 

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory Core courses - complete 4 units
AGRC2001 Agricultural BiochemistryCompulsory Core courses available in Semester 1 only. 
LAND2003 The Soil Environment 
Compulsory courses for Major - complete 6 units
HORT2007 Horticultural ScienceAGRC2048 Plant Physiology
PLNT20111 Plant & Environmental Health 
Elective courses - choose 6 units

Elective courses available in Semester 2 only. 

 

6 units of program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 from 2022. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory core courses - complete 2 units
Compulsory Core course available in Semester 2 only. AGRC3018 Sustainable Agricultural & Animal Systems
Compulsory courses for Major - complete 8 units
LAND3005 Soil Plant Relationships

AGRC3040 Crop Physiology

HORT3003 Production Horticulture

HORT3009 Horticultural Science

Elective courses - choose 6 units

6 units program electives or general electives

Refer to BAgrSc course list for course selection.

Elective courses available in Semester 1 only. 

 

Program Elective Courses

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Level 1 elective courses
AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy PlanetMGTS19821 Working with Groups & Teams
Level 2 elective courses

Elective courses available in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.

Refer to General Electives for other course options.

AGRC2013 Agricultural Microbiology & Gene Technology
 AGRC2030 Agricultural Economics
 AGRC20312 Industry Placement
 ANIM2021 Animal Environmental Physiology
Level 3 elective courses
AGRC3041 Plant BreedingAGRC3006 Pasture Science & Management
PLNT30123 Weed SciencePLNT3009 Plant Protection
AGRC37024 Design & Analysis of Experiments 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
  2. Course offered in Summer Semester only. 
  3. Course offered in Semester 1 and Summer Semester.
  4. Course offered in Semester 1 from 2023. 

General Elective Courses

Students may complete courses from any part of the BAgrSc course list, the Bachelor of Agribusiness or other course lists.

Immunisation

There are mandatory immunisation requirements for this program.

Video guide

Understanding the Bachelor of Agricultural Science program guide (YouTube, 3m:29s)

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