Bachelor of Agricultural Science
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
2023
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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory core courses - complete 10 units | |
| AGRC1021 Biological Concepts & Plant Science | AGRC1023 Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| AGRC1032 Elements of Ecology | ANIM1020 Applied Animal Biology |
| CHEM1004 Chemistry | |
| Compulsory course for Major - complete 2 units | |
| AGRC10241 Plant Production Principles & Technologies | Refer 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 from 2021.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Core Courses - complete 4 units | |
| AGRC2001 Agricultural Biochemistry | Compulsory core courses available in Semester 1 only. |
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | |
| Compulsory courses for Major - choose 6 units | |
| AGRC20401 Agronomy | AGRC2048 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 from 2022.
Year 3
| 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 | AGRC3002 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Level 1 elective courses | |
| AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy Planet | MGTS19821 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 Breeding | PLNT3009 Plant Protection |
| PLNT30123 Weed Science | |
| AGRC37024 Design & Analysis of Experiments | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Summer Semester.
- 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Core Courses - complete 10 units | |
| AGRC1021 Biological Concepts & Plant Science | AGRC1023 Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| AGRC1032 Elements of Ecology | ANIM1020 Applied Animal Biology |
| CHEM1004 Chemistry | |
| Compulsory course for Major - complete 2 units | |
| ANIM1014 Animal Behaviour, Handling & Wellbeing | Compulsory 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory core courses - complete 4 units | |
| AGRC2001 Agricultural Biochemistry | Compulsory Core courses available in Semester 1 only |
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | |
| Compulsory course for Major - complete 6 units | |
| ANIM2044 Monogastric Production Systems | ANIM2053 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 (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 Reproduction | ANIM3125 Ruminant Production Systems |
| ANIM3046 Animal Breeding & Genetics | |
| Animal Science Level 3 Elective courses - complete 2 units for | |
Refer to Semester 2 for Animal Science Level 3 elective course options. | ANIM3006 Animal Health & Epidemiology or AGRC3006 Pasture Science & Management
Note: study planner updated 1 November 2024 to display Animal Science Level 3 elective courses. |
| Elective courses - complete 6 units for | |
4 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. |
Program Elective Courses
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Level 1 elective courses | |
| AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy Planet | MGTS19821 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 Breeding | PLNT3009 Plant Protection |
| PLNT30123 Weed Science | |
| AGRC37024 Design & Analysis of Experiments | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Summer Semester.
- 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory core courses - complete 10 units | |
| AGRC1021 Biological Concepts & Plant Science | AGRC1023 Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| AGRC1032 Elements of Ecology | ANIM1020 Applied Animal Biology |
| CHEM1004 Chemistry | |
| Compulsory courses for Major - complete 2 units | |
| AGRC10241 Plant Production Principles & Technologies | Compulsory 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 from 2021.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Core courses - complete 4 units | |
| AGRC2001 Agricultural Biochemistry | Compulsory Core courses available in Semester 1 only. |
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | |
| Compulsory courses for Major - complete 6 units | |
| HORT2007 Horticultural Science | AGRC2048 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 from 2022.
Year 3
| 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Level 1 elective courses | |
| AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy Planet | MGTS19821 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 Breeding | AGRC3006 Pasture Science & Management |
| PLNT30123 Weed Science | PLNT3009 Plant Protection |
| AGRC37024 Design & Analysis of Experiments | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Summer Semester.
- 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)