Agricultural Science
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
CRICOS course code
002081M
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
The sustainable management of natural resources and related management of agricultural systems are among the most important current issues requiring broadly-trained graduates, prepared in both science and business disciplines. This degree focuses on sustainable land and animal management and practice, and on the sciences relevant to the understanding of primary production, resource management and agribusiness. Key features and studies include: industry placements and case study teaching; international study experiences; impact of agriculture on the environment; soil productivity; plant and animal production and management; agribusiness/marketing; statistics and experimental design; viticulture.
Students also have access to the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit: Faculty website for more details.
Work has commenced on the $230-million Centre for AgriBiosciences and the $90-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.
Course structure
First-year studies cover the impact of agriculture on the environment, cells and organisms, genetics and human biology, chemistry, plant science, statistics. Second and third year cover land and soil management, plant and animal production and management, agribusiness/marketing, landscape management with gis and remote sensing, and climate, sustainability and society. Fourth-year studies include case studies in agriculture science, experimental design, and a major research project.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Soil productivity, plant and animal production, nutrition, physiology and biochemistry, agribusiness management, agricultural marketing and policy, soil chemistry and physics, micro and macro-economics, statistics, computing and sociology.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
20 600
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Additional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, approximate costs include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40. These may be purchased from any supplier and become students' personal property. Additional costs for field trips (for food, accommodation, travel) may also apply.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 50
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 55.40
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 2A 4B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.3
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 500
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.0
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
Students at the Albury-Wodonga and Bendigo campuses must transfer to the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus after successful completion of their first year. Please note: this degree is being phased out from the Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses - no new enrolments will be permitted at these campuses from 2010.
Career opportunities
Graduates have wide-ranging career opportunities that extend well beyond traditional agriculture. Graduates can find jobs in technological investigation and consultancy in agriculture; conservation, environmental protection and resource management; applied research; agribusiness, agronomy and the development and application of biotechnology in agriculture and related industries. Further studies in agriculture, or related areas such as biotechnology or veterinary science, are also possible.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate.html
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au