Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with Honours
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time1 year full-time
Why study agricultural sciences at La Trobe?
Strong employment outcomes
Over 80% of our agriculture and environmental studies grads are employed soon after graduating.
Learn more about the experiences of our students and graduates
State-of-the-art infrastructure
La Trobe’s AgriBio facility brings together world-class research and the work of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
Take a look at the largest agricultural R&D organisation in the state
World-leading research
We’re ranked 'well above world standard' for our research in agricultural and veterinary sciences.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Courses
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Bachelor of Agriculture
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 61.45Albury-Wodonga: 62
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences with Honours
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 1 year full-time1 year full-time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science
Double degree Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Science
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.25Bendigo: 55.5
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) with Honours
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Diploma of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 43.4
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Emergency Responses in Animal Health
Explore animal disease emergencies and their impact across 1-2 weeks of residential learning and up to 120 hours of self-paced online study. From field work and reporting to management and decision-making, you will learn how to how to respond to animal health emergencies through a series of command-and-control structures.
Field Veterinary Epidemiology
La Trobe’s short course in Field Veterinary Epidemiology is designed to provide professional development opportunities for animal health professionals such as Animal Health Officers and Paraveterinarians.
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Science
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in agricultural sciences
Career pathways
Agricultural sciences build your skills in both farming and economics. You’ll be ready for a range of careers, including:
- Agronomist
- Soil scientist
- Plant entomology technician
- Strategic asset planner
- Biosecurity officer
Future employers
Potential employers of agricultural sciences graduates include:
- Southern Farming Systems
- Elders
- Bayer AG
- Dupont Pioneer
- Government departments