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A G R I C U LT U R E
2019
“It’s an industry that allows you
to be in the office some portion
of the week, and to spend the
remainder of the week out in the
field. I think it really allows you
to have a practical element and
a more theoretical element in a
workplace.”
Patrick McCarthy (Australia)
Bachelor of Agriculture
CONTENTS
Why agriculture? 3
Bachelor of Agriculture 4
Enhance your study 10
Your network 11
Your campuses 12
Scholarships 14
Access Melbourne 15
Your career 16
Next steps 17
Pathways to professional careers 19
Admissions 20
Entry requirements 21
Get started now 22
2
WHY AGRICULTURE?
The world’s population is expected to grow to 9.7 billion by 2050. Increasing global wealth will grow
demand for clean, safe food and fibre production. At the same time, a changing climate and declining
environmental health means agriculture must become more sustainable.
BE IN DEMAND AGRICULTURE AT WHAT DO I STUDY?
Agriculture is one of Australia’s fastest MELBOURNE In first year, you will complete eight core
growing industries and was the largest The Bachelor of Agriculture is an applied subjects, gaining a solid foundation
contributor to Australian economic growth science degree, designed to teach you in agricultural science with studies
in 2017.Q This is expected to continue in how the physical, chemical and biological in biology, natural environments,
response to growing demand for food and sciences impact on plant and animal agricultural production and life sciences.
fibre from Asia. Graduates with degrees growth, breeding and health. In first year,
in agriculture are highly sought after, with In second year, you will become familiar
you will gain a broad understanding of
around five jobs per graduate and a 90 per with the field of agriculture. You will begin
agricultural science, before developing
cent employment rate – that’s 12–15 per working towards a major by selecting
a deeper understanding of the issues in
cent higher than other degrees.W electives that align with your interests
agriculture and how these drive agricultural
and serve as prerequisites for major
businesses and decision-making.
subjects. You will also be able to spend a
BE WORK-READY Most classes are taught at the University’s semester learning at our Dookie campus.
Agriculture students develop practical main campus in Parkville, with
In third year, you will complete your
skills across plant and soil science, animal opportunities throughout the degree to
major, continue to develop your skills and
science and agricultural economics. They study at our Dookie agricultural campus
knowledge with specialised electives and
graduate with sophisticated knowledge and working farm in the Goulburn Valley,
undertake a project-based core subject
of agricultural production from scientific, about two hours’ drive north of Melbourne.
that will prepare you for professional
economic, environmental and ethical practice in agriculture.
You will develop the skills and knowledge
points of view.
to apply new-generation technologies like
Students who complete the pathway
If you wish to gain an understanding of drones, sensors and big data analysis to
program, the Diploma in General Studies,
how we can harness natural processes to agriculture, and communication, teamwork
will be eligible for substantial credit
sustainably feed our growing population, and other interpersonal skills vital in the
towards their Bachelor of Agriculture
improve natural resource management 21st century scientific workforce.
degree (see page 20 for more information).
and contribute to Australia’s growing
agricultural industry, studies in
Agriculture may be an ideal choice.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Agriculture consists of up to
24 subjects, usually taken over three years
of full-time study (equivalent to 300 credit
points in total, with most subjects equal to
12.5 points). Part-time study is available.
Find out more
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3
FIRST YEAR
LEARN THE CONCEPTS UNDERSTAND THE
AND CONTEXT OF AGRICULTURAL
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE INDUSTRY
In the first year of the Bachelor of You will explore world food supply
Agriculture, you’ll develop a solid and demand and the development of
foundation in agricultural science. Initially agriculture globally and in Australia.
you will study a common curriculum You’ll learn about environmental and
designed in consultation with industry market conditions that govern the nature
and employers to give graduates a broad of agricultural activity in Australia, along
understanding of all areas of agriculture with the key elements of farming and
– so that ultimately, regardless of which farm businesses that determine the
major or subjects you pursue, you’ll have success of these endeavours.
firm foundational knowledge on which to
base your specialist expertise. You’ll develop an understanding of
whole-farm performance analysis, and
how agricultural value chains change farm
LEARN SCIENCE IN AN products in order to meet consumer needs.
APPLIED CONTEXT This provides you with an understanding
First-year subjects are designed to teach you of Australia’s agricultural context and the
how the physical, chemical and biological position it occupies on a global scale.
sciences impact sustainability, plant and
animal growth, breeding and health.
GET TO KNOW YOUR
Key concepts in physics, chemistry, PEERS
mathematics and data management
build your understanding of earth and Bachelor of Agriculture students form
soil science, water and climate issues, a relatively small and close-knit group.
and plant and animal biology. Physics Sharing a curriculum and extracurricular
and chemistry help to offer insight into programs, as well as our focused teaching
agricultural science. practice, will give you opportunities
to develop lasting friendships and
connections that last beyond the
conclusion of your studies.
Our students come from diverse
backgrounds across Australia and
overseas with interests in a range of fields
including farming, veterinary medicine,
sustainable plant production, research,
natural resource management and more.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE YEAR 1, ALL MAJORS
Foundations of Agricultural Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Agriculture in Australia Natural Environments
Sciences 1 Organisms
Year 1
Genetics and the Evolution Foundations of Agricultural
Semester 2 Plant Production Systems Animal Production Systems
of Life Sciences 2
4
Chris Potts graduated with a Bachelor of
Agriculture in 2007 and is now Regional Manager
Milk Supply for Fonterra in northern Victoria,
helping producers to optimise their businesses.
“My real pleasure is pulling apart a business and
understanding it, trying to understand how much a
farm produces. I currently manage a team of eight
people, and there are not that many roles where you
get that kind of experience this early in your career.”
BACH E LO R O F
AG RI CULTURE
Duration
3 years full time
Part time available
(domestic students only)
Campus
Parkville
Optional practical semester at Dookie
Entry
February (Semester 1)
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Minimum entry 2019: ATAR 70.00, IB 25
International students
International applicants will need to
meet the academic admission and
English language requirements. See:
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Prerequisite subject study areas
English and mathematics
For full details of entry requirements and
information for other qualifications visit:
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
Contact hours (first year, full time)
Approximately 16–22 hours per week plus
independent study time of approximately
20 hours per week
CRICOS: 037228G
5
SECOND YEAR #28
in the world for
Agriculture and Forestry
– QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
CHOOSE A MAJOR The Dookie Semester is open to students •• Plant Health and Improvement
in all majors, and will particularly benefit •• Principles of Brewing
When you choose a major, you can those who’ve had limited hands-on
•• Resource Management Economics
consider the option of spending a agricultural experience before starting
the Bachelor of Agriculture. See page 8. •• Vine to Wine
semester at the Dookie regional
•• Water for Sustainable Futures.
campus, in the Goulburn Valley.
ELECTIVES AVAILABLE TO AGRICULTURAL
In second year of the Bachelor of
Agriculture, you’ll have the opportunity
ALL MAJORS INCLUDE: ECONOMICS
to pursue your interests by selecting one •• Agribusiness Marketing and Value Chains
In the Agricultural Economics major, you
of three majors: •• Animal Disease Biotechnology 1 and 2 will study subjects in economics, resource
•• Agricultural Economics. •• Animal Welfare and Ethics and farm management, and value chain
•• Applied Animal Behaviour analysis. You will be well equipped to
•• Plant and Soil Science analyse agricultural systems from an
•• Applied Animal Reproduction
•• Production Animal Science. economic perspective, and be able to
and Genetics
provide management advice in this context.
Summaries and sample course plans for all •• Applied Crop Production and
majors can be found on the following pages. Horticulture The major allows you to select from a
•• Australia in the Wine World broad range of subjects including plant,
If you elect to take up the Dookie animal and soil health and production;
experience in Semester 2 you’ll be able •• Comparative Nutrition and Digestion
natural resource and water management;
to observe first-hand a wide variety of •• Enterprise Management brewing and viticulture; sustainability
farming activities including cropping, •• Farm Management Economics and change management. You will apply
livestock and dairy management, •• Industry Internship this knowledge in the economic analysis
horticulture and viticulture enterprises, of agribusinesses in third-year subjects,
as well as support industries such as •• Innovation Change and
Knowledge Transfer including the Agricultural Economics
irrigation management, logistics and capstone subject, Applied Farm
food processing operations. •• Irrigation and Water Management
Economic Analysis.
•• Managing Production Animal Health
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF AGRICULTUREQ
MAJOR IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Year 1 Semester 1 and 2 All students share first year subjects; see page 4 for details.
Biochemistry in Agricultural
Semester 1 Agricultural Economics Microbiology in Agriculture Elective
Systems
Semester 2
Principles of Soil Science Elective Elective Elective
Year 2 (Parkville campus)
Alternative
Ecology and Grazing Applied Crop Production and
Semester 2 Enterprise Management Principles of Soil Science
Management Horticulture
(Dookie campus)
Semester 1 Farm Management Economics Elective Elective Elective
Year 3
Professional Practice for Applied Farm Economic Resource Management
Semester 2 Elective
Agriculture Analysis Economics
Core Agricultural subjects Major subjects Elective subjects
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
6
PLANT AND SOIL
SCIENCE
In the Plant and Soil Science major, you
will study subjects in soil biology and
management, and in plant health for
growth and production.
You will gain a detailed understanding of
the drivers of plant industries and how
management strategies and breeding can
optimise yield and product quality.
The Plant and Soil Science major will
equip you to address issues in plant health
and sustainable agriculture, with subjects
in ecology, water and soil management,
Hayley Purbrick graduated from the
plant growth and nutrition. It will provide Bachelor of Agriculture in 2005 and worked
you with a strong understanding of in Ernst & Young’s corporate tax team
agronomy: the science of using plants for before re-joining Tahbilk Winery, where she
food, fuel, fibre, and land reclamation. is the Environment Manager.
Agronomy is fundamental to most fields of
agriculture and leads to a range of careers. “The Bachelor of Agriculture is a diverse
degree with a multitude of opportunities. Just
Students in the Plant and Soil Science remember every opportunity starts and ends
major may choose to spend Semester 2 of with a person – so get that degree but use it as
their third year based at the University’s a chance to meet people in the industry, make
Dookie campus in the Goulburn Valley,
friendships and see where it leads.”
one of Australia’s key regions for the
horticultural, dairy, cropping and
associated industries.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF AGRICULTUREQ
MAJOR IN PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
Year 1 Semester 1 and 2 All students share first year subjects; see page 4 for details.
Biochemistry in Agricultural
Semester 1 Agricultural Economics Microbiology in Agriculture Plant Growth Processes
Systems
Semester 2 Crop Production and
Principles of Soil Science Elective Elective
Year 2 (Parkville campus) Management
Alternative
Ecology and Grazing Applied Crop Production and
Semester 2 Enterprise Management Principles of Soil Science
Management Horticulture
(Dookie campus)
Plant Health and Irrigation and Water
Semester 1 Soil Management Elective
Improvement Management
Year 3
Professional Practice for
Semester 2 Elective Elective Elective
Agriculture
Core Agricultural subjects Major subjects Elective subjects
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
7
SECOND YEAR
PRODUCTION ANIMAL SCIENCE
In the Production Animal Science You will gain a detailed understanding of agricultural context. You will apply this
major, you will study subjects in animal animal production industries, and how knowledge in a range of third-year topics
biology, genetics and breeding, nutrition, management strategies can optimise including animal disease, production and
physiology, health and welfare. growth and product quality. growth, behaviour and welfare, including
this major’s capstone subject, Production
Students who complete this major will In the Production Animal Science major, Animal Physiology.
be well equipped to study the University you will follow your shared first year
of Melbourne’s Doctor of Veterinary curriculum with subjects designed
Medicine degree, with an applied to develop your understanding of
knowledge of animal science. biochemistry and microbiology in an
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF AGRICULTUREQ
MAJOR IN PRODUCTION ANIMAL SCIENCE
Year 1 Semester 1 and 2 All students share first year subjects; see page 4 for details.
Biochemistry in Agricultural Animal Physiology and
Semester 1 Agricultural Economics Microbiology in Agriculture
Systems Growth
Semester 2 Ecology and Grazing
Principles of Soil Science Elective Elective
Year 2 (Parkville campus) Management
Alternative
Ecology and Grazing Applied Crop Production and
Semester 2 Enterprise Management Principles of Soil Science
Management Horticulture
(Dookie campus)
Applied Reproduction and
Semester 1 Production Animal Health Elective Elective
Genetics
Year 3
Professional Practice for Production Animal
Semester 2 Elective Elective
Agriculture Physiology
Core Agricultural subjects Major subjects Elective subjects
DOOKIE SEMESTER
Students undertaking any of the majors Scholarships are available to facilitate The Enterprise Management subject
may choose to spend Semester 2 of their the move to Dookie, and accommodation will allow you to further develop your
second year living and studying at the costs are low relative to a similar understanding of the industry via weekly
Dookie campus. This option is known as standard of accommodation in the city. farm enterprise visits. You will identify
the Dookie Semester, and will give you Students may also choose to improve the inputs and resources necessary for
the opportunity to learn while immersed their practical experience through a successful enterprise and develop
in an agricultural context. activities and skills-based training skills in business planning, performance
qualifications. monitoring and reporting.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF AGRICULTUREQ
ALL MAJORS, DOOKIE SEMESTER
Dookie Semester Ecology and Grazing Applied Crop Production and
Year 2 Enterprise Management Principles of Soil Science
(Semester 2) Management Horticulture
Core Agricultural subjects Major subjects Elective subjects
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
8
THIRD YEAR
APPLY YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
AGRICULTURAL FOR AGRICULTURE
KNOWLEDGE This subject will give you the opportunity
In the third year of the Bachelor of to apply the theoretical and practical
Agriculture, you will further develop knowledge you acquired during your
specialised knowledge through your major. Bachelor of Agriculture degree to analyse
You’ll work with students from other large-scale challenges confronting
specialisations to apply your skills to find agricultural industries.
solutions to real-world agricultural issues.
You will examine different perspectives
and propose options for improvements in
COMPLETE YOUR MAJOR current issues like:
You will complete your major via two •• Adoption of new technologies
capstone subjects: in-depth classes •• Animal welfare
in which you will learn to apply theory
and judgement developed during your •• Chemical use
major to diagnose common issues and •• Environmental sustainability
design management interventions for
•• Water management.
agricultural enterprises. On completing
these subjects, you will be able to You will work individually and in small
demonstrate your ability to address groups with peers from other majors
issues in your area of expertise. to apply your range of knowledge in
value chain analysis, animal health
and nutrition, plant growth or water
BUILD 21 ST CENTURY management and improvements relevant
WORKPLACE SKILLS to the industry.
Modern agricultural and scientific You will apply a ‘systems thinking’
workplaces require high levels of approach to problems – considering
communication and collaboration the complete context of an agricultural
between people with specialised skills enterprise, including relevant scientific,
and different backgrounds. Employers environmental, economic, social and
seek workers with strong teamwork, political factors.
communication, networking and
leadership skills. In the Bachelor of You will also develop your skills in
Agriculture, you’ll have opportunities to gathering and interpreting evidence,
practise presenting problems, learning teamwork, and oral and written
how to approach difficult workplace communication.
situations, and showcasing your work “There’s no one career path; you
to industry. In the third-year subject can change your career a hundred
Professional Practice for Agriculture, times… from soil science to plants to
you will address issues important to marketing. On the other side there are
the productivity and sustainability of the animals, with veterinary science
agricultural industries individually and in and animal health, production and
collaboration with a team.
nutrition. The scale of agriculture is just
amazing and I think there’s a career for
everyone in it.”
Rhiannan McPhee (Australia)
Bachelor of Agriculture
9
ENHANCE YOUR
STUDY
University life is not just about going to class INTERNSHIPS VOLUNTEERING
and studying for exams. The best way to
make the most of your time on campus is by Local and international internships provide OPPORTUNITIES
taking advantage of all that the University you with the opportunity to integrate the There are many volunteering
of Melbourne has to offer. Opportunities knowledge and skills you have developed in opportunities available. They are a great
include complementary academic study, your course with genuine work experience. way to work on your communication
options for exchange and study abroad and In addition to developing job-ready skills, skills, learn new things outside your study
student clubs and societies. you will improve your knowledge of how area, and add valuable experience to
science and technology is applied in your resume.
different organisations and explore potential
STUDY ABROAD AND career paths. We encourage our students
EXCHANGE to consider placements or internships STUDENT CLUBS AND
throughout their degree to gain important SOCIETIES
We encourage all Bachelor of Agriculture experience in industry, and we will advertise
students to undertake part of your these regularly through our channels. You Joining a club or society is a great way
degree overseas. By doing so, you can will also be able to enrol in a research or to continue some of the extracurricular
immerse yourself in a different social, internship subject during your third year. activities you already love, find a new
cultural and intellectual scene, with interest or meet like-minded friends from
the chance to add an international within or outside of your degree.
perspective to your studies. You can INDUSTRY SEMINARS
The University has over 200 clubs and
study overseas either as an exchange AND EVENTS societies, so find those that fit your
student or a study abroad student.
There are many opportunities to network interests, join up and get involved!
mobility.unimelb.edu.au and build connections while you’re at
university, and it’s never too early to
start thinking about your career. You MENTORING
will be able to develop job preparedness Connect with a mentor who will share
and interview skills and meet industry their experience of transitioning to work,
representatives at events in the second advise you on career options and help
and third years of your degree. you build your professional networks.
10YOUR NETWORK
When you join the University of Melbourne, you will gain access to a network of agricultural experts,
industry representatives, employers, mentors and peers via our staff, student and alumni. From the day you
start, you will be part of a community of people passionate about the future of agriculture.
YOUR TEACHERS YOUR PEERS YOUR ALUMNI
As Australia’s leading university,Q The University of Melbourne’s At Melbourne, you’ll have
Melbourne attracts outstanding agriculture cohort is a tight-knit opportunities to grow your network
academic staff who come to group of around 200 students. via alumni at industry events and
collaborate, learn and teach with the Student society social events, sports, special guest lectures. If you opt for
very best. You will be taught by some agricultural competitions, activities the Dookie Semester (see page 8), you
of the country’s foremost experts, and the opportunity to study at will have the chance to work directly
known globally for their contribution Dookie will help you to form long-term with a mentor. In recent years our
to the agricultural industry. You really friendships and networks. You’ll also graduates have joined employers
can’t help but be inspired. gain access to the University’s wide including Agriculture Victoria, NAB,
range of societies, with interests as ANZ, Fonterra, Murray Goulburn,
diverse as drones and robotics, wine, Warakirri Cropping, Rural Bank, Rabo
chess and community service. Bank, Stock and Land, Swan Hill
Chemicals and Perfection Fresh.
YOUR CITY YOUR FACILITIES
Melbourne is both a key market for Agricultural teaching facilities at the
fresh food and a centre for science University’s Parkville city campus are
and professional services that being upgraded in 2018 to provide
contribute to agriculture. Major brand new labs, learning and social
businesses and organisations in spaces in 2019. Dookie campus
the city include biotechnology and accommodation and teaching
other research, agricultural finance, spaces have recently been upgraded,
trade, sales, food processing and allowing you to learn agriculture
distribution. Around half of our in a farming context without
agriculture graduates work in sacrificing comfort.
metropolitan areas.
Q Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.
11PARKVILLE
CAMPUS
Parkville is the University of
Melbourne’s main campus, just
north of the heart of the city.
The Parkville campus is home to a range
of world-class teaching facilities, which
will soon include a new Western Edge
Biosciences teaching building on Royal
Parade. This building will be an active
and flexible learning environment,
designed specifically for students in the
biological sciences. Housing purpose-built
wet and dry teaching labs, and various
formal and informal learning spaces, the
building allows for several classes to run
simultaneously within the same area.
With a rich facade and a welcoming
nature-based design, the layout will
blend interior and exterior spaces. The
impressive landscape design references
the University’s historical System Garden,
which will be visible from the informal
areas inside.
Elsewhere on Parkville campus, you will
have access to libraries, cafes, study
spaces and gardens. The campus also
hosts a range of student activities, clubs,
sport and seminars.
Dookie
VICTORIA
Parkville
Melbourne CBD
12DOOKIE
CAMPUS
The University of Melbourne’s
Dookie campus is an agricultural
facility set on the tranquil rolling
hills between Shepparton and
Benalla in Victoria, Australia.
Situated on 2440 hectares, the campus
includes a small community housing
students, teaching staff, over 5000
merino sheep, a robotic dairy, a working
winery and brewery, an orchard and a
natural bush reserve.
It has played a key role in the
development of agriculture and
agricultural teaching and learning in
Australia since 1886 and it remains an
important centre of research, teaching
and technology development that is
helping to shape the future of agriculture
in Australia.
Dookie’s main student accommodation
and teaching facilities have recently
been upgraded to a high standard,
with modern kitchens, bathrooms and
group and individual learning spaces for
Bachelor of Agriculture students.
fvas.unimelb.edu.au/dookie
13SCHOLARSHIPS
The Melbourne Scholarships
Program is one of the most
comprehensive and generous
in Australia. With over 1200
scholarships available for new
and current students – such as
the $30 000 William Allen Stewart
Scholarship for domestic and
international undergraduate
agriculture students – it’s more
than likely there is one that you’re
eligible for.
For many of our undergraduate
scholarships we’ll assess your eligibility
when you apply for your course, so
you don’t need to put in a separate
application.
Check out what’s available and find the
right scholarship for you at:
scholarships.unimelb.edu.au
Emily Webb-Ware is supported in her
Agriculture studies by the prestigious William
Allen Stewart Scholarship, which is worth up to
$30 000 over three years.
“I can’t express how incredible it has been to
receive such support. This scholarship has meant
that I do not have to work as much to cover my
living expenses, so I can use my time to study or
do things to progress my career instead.”
14ACCESS
MELBOURNE
Access Melbourne is the University HOW TO APPLY
of Melbourne’s equity program Lodge a Special Entry Access Scheme
for domestic students. (SEAS) application via VTAC at
vtac.edu.au for one or more of the
It can help you gain a place in the following Access Melbourne categories:
Bachelor of Agriculture, or one of our
other undergraduate degrees, even if •• Disadvantaged financial background
your ATAR is below the selection rank •• Applicants from rural or isolated areas
normally required for an offer (subject to
•• Under-represented school
course prerequisites). You may also be
eligible for guaranteed entry or an Access •• Difficult circumstances
Scholarship. •• Disability or medical condition
•• Non-English speaking background
We also have scholarships and grants
that can ease the financial load, and a •• Recognition as an Indigenous
housing program to get you securely Australian
settled close to campus. •• Mature-age consideration
(non-school leaver entry pathway).
In 2018, 30 per cent of our domestic
undergraduate students were eligible for access.unimelb.edu.au
Access Melbourne, and demonstrated
that, because of personal circumstances, PATHWAY TO
their ATAR was not fully reflective of their
real potential.Q AGRICULTURE:
DIPLOMA IN
GENERAL STUDIES
ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS
The Diploma in General Studies (DiGS)
Approximately 200 Access Melbourne is a one-year pathway into a University
students every year also receive an of Melbourne undergraduate degree for
allowance of $5000 per year (paid in domestic students. It combines subjects
half-yearly instalments) for the normal, from the University’s bachelors degrees,
full-time duration of the course, and enabling you to build the skills to achieve
every Indigenous student who enrols in at university while living in a close-knit
Semester 1 2019 is guaranteed one of and supportive community at our Dookie
these scholarships. agricultural campus.
We also offer a tuition waiver of up to If you are eligible for Access Melbourne at
$30 500 for 10 high-achieving Access the time you apply for the diploma, you
Melbourne students per year. Plus, if gain a guaranteed place in our Agriculture,
you live in regional Victoria or interstate, Science, Commerce, Design or Biomedicine
the University will reserve a place in a undergraduate degrees, provided you
residential facility close to our Parkville meet study score requirements and subject
campus for the first year of your studies.W prerequisites. For Agriculture, a pass mark
of 50 in all DiGS subjects is required.
Students who enter the Bachelor of
Agriculture via DiGS do so with one
year’s credit.
fvas.unimelb.edu.au/digs
Q Percentage is based on start-year intake.
W The offer does not include the cost of the accommodation. Places are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
15YOUR
CAREER
With important input from •• Rural finance officer: determine the •• Soil scientist: contribute to research,
industry experts and potential viability of businesses applying for more efficient water use or advanced
loans and advise on financial planning fertiliser development.
employers, our curriculum
focuses on developing graduate •• Sales and marketing manager: •• Orchard manager: develop budgets,
analyse the viability of new markets
agricultural scientists who are or products, build relationships and
work with marketers, supervise field
work-ready from day one. teams and oversee the production
develop marketing strategies. line to deliver fresh fruit to market.
Our graduates find work all along
the value chain of agriculture and its ANIMAL PRODUCTION RESEARCH AND POLICY
supporting industries and agencies:
Animal production relies on skills in Agriculture is a fundamentally scientific
•• Research that improves outputs and and knowledge of animal physiology, and increasingly knowledge-based
sustainability growth and nutrition, health and disease, industry. The industry interacts closely
welfare science and behaviour. Students with all levels of government, and
•• Farm inputs like seeds and fertilisers
who complete the major in Production government policies influence the
•• On-farm advising Animal Science can consider a range of sustainability of agriculture. Meanwhile,
•• Production of food and fibre interesting careers that may include: there is a demand for a highly skilled
researchers in government, universities
•• Post-farm processing and marketing •• Animal nutritionist: improve livestock and the private sector. These types of
•• Government and industry policy. growth and productivity roles include:
For examples of companies and •• Animal health or welfare officer: help to •• Agricultural researcher: follow your
organisations where our graduates have enforce the law and educate the public agriculture degree with a career
gained employment, see Your Alumni, •• Quarantine officer: maintain adding to the sum of scientific
page 11. biosecurity, keeping Australia and knowledge, starting with an honours
or masters research project
other countries disease-free
•• Government policy adviser: apply
AGRICULTURAL AND •• Pharmaceutical company
your understanding of agriculture to
RESOURCE ECONOMICS representative: inform producers of
help government balance programs,
the latest medical advancements and
regulations and priorities
Economic analysis is vital to the how and when to use them
profitability and success of agricultural •• Extension officer: explain the latest
•• Feedlot manager: combine the above
businesses. The industry relies scientific research to individual farmers
skills to run an efficient, profitable
on economic modelling, business and businesses, and help them to find
and ethical operation.
planning and other skills developed technical solutions to issues
in the Agricultural Economics major. •• International development officer or
Professionals in these areas help individual PLANTS AND SOIL financial aid adviser working in the
producers and businesses maintain profits private sector.
and adapt to changing environmental and Agronomy is the science of producing and
business climates. Professionals in this area using plants for food, fuel, fibre and land
combine agricultural science and economic reclamation. The major most closely aligned
knowledge to deliver tailored solutions to with this field is Plant and Soil Science. Work
challenging issues. Roles include: is available in the areas of plant genetics,
plant physiology, meteorology and soil
•• Farm management consultant: advise science. Roles include:
farmers on business decision-making
based on your analysis of costs, •• Agronomist: advise producers on
margins and commodity prices maximising the usefulness of their land
•• Commodity trader: analyse market •• Catchment manager or environmental
conditions and commodity sales and advisor: improve sustainability and
buying strategies environmental health
16YOUR NEXT Secondary
STEPS school (VCE)
Bachelor of
Agriculture
Doctor of
Graduate study is an investment Veterinary
in your future. Choose Melbourne, Medicine
and join the best and brightest
students to pursue your passion
and develop your career.
HONOURS
Honours is an optional fourth year
of study where you’ll draw together
your previous studies and focus your
knowledge, skills and intellect on original
research. Honours can further prepare
you for employment, or for a research
higher degree.
GRADUATE STUDY
We believe that personal satisfaction
and career success are inextricably
linked. That’s why we encourage you
to pursue your passion and become
a master of your chosen field through
specialist graduate study following your
undergraduate degree.
In the competitive global employment
market, a graduate qualification sets
you apart as someone who is looking to
advance and lead, who has the skills and
knowledge to succeed. Through graduate
study you will learn how to be a leader
in your field, and open up a wide range
of career opportunities and earning
potential.
“The Bachelor of Agriculture gives me so many more
opportunities in the future once I am a vet or if I decide to
go on a different pathway. It’s not even something to fall
back onto – it’s such a big industry at the moment and one
of the fastest-growing industries. Everyone needs food and
fibre, and I’m hoping I’ll be able to combine my agricultural
and vet knowledge at the other end of my studies.”
Wendy Parish (Australia)
Bachelor of Agriculture, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
17YOUR NEXT
STEPS
SPOTLIGHT ON GUARANTEED ENTRY MORE GRADUATE
AGRICULTURAL Pathways based on your secondary OPTIONS
SCIENCES school and university performance Q Bachelor of Agriculture graduates may
In addition to making you an also pursue further study through:
GRADUATE DEGREES undergraduate course offer, the
•• Master of Biotechnology
University can also guarantee you a place
Master of Agricultural Sciences in the graduate course of your choice, •• Master of Economics
This graduate degree allows you to so you’ll have the added security of
specialise in agribusiness, animal •• Master of Environmental Science
knowing a place is reserved for you. If you
science, crop production or food security complete secondary school in Australia, •• Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
and develop further in-depth knowledge guaranteed entry is available for most •• Master of Public Health
to advance your career. graduate degrees, depending on the
ATAR/notional ATAR you achieve. •• Master of Public Policy and
Master of Agribusiness Management
Aside from three one-week intensives, Pathways based on university •• Master of Science (BioSciences)
this degree is online, allowing you to gain performance only
a further qualification while working •• Master of Urban Horticulture
Guaranteed pathways to graduate
away from the city.
study are available to all students who See the page opposite for some popular
Master of Food Science complete their undergraduate degree at career pathways from Agriculture.
The Master of Food Science combines the University of Melbourne. Eligibility The University also offers a range of other
food chemistry, safety, processing and is based on your performance in your graduate degrees outside the agricultural
quality with research and professional undergraduate degree, and completion sciences field. For a full list of our graduate
training to allow you to develop delicious, of prerequisite subjects (if any). degrees and entry requirements visit:
safe food for domestic markets or export.
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY
MEDICINE PATHWAY ATA R O F A guaranteed place in the graduate degree
99.90+ of your choice, subject to meeting the prerequisites.
If you wish to progress into the Doctor The guarantee applies to our professional entry
of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the masters degrees, including the University’s flagship
University of Melbourne’s Bachelor graduate degrees such as the Juris Doctor (Law), Doctor
of Agriculture you must complete the of Medicine, Master of EngineeringW and Master of
Production Animal Science major. If you Architecture.E
successfully complete the Bachelor of No minimum grade is required in your
Agriculture, including all subjects in the undergraduate degree.
Production Animal Science major, you’ll You may also be eligible for the Melbourne Chancellor’s
be eligible to apply for entry into the DVM. Scholarship for your undergraduate degree.
Selection is on the basis of academic
merit, based on results from the last two ATA R O F You may be eligible for a range of other guarantees,
years of tertiary study. 94.00– including for the Master of Teaching, Master of
99.85 International Relations and Master of Food Science.
To see all your options, go to:
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
Q The guaranteed entry pathways above are available to domestic and international students who complete an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia in 2018.
Eligible students must enrol in a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree immediately following Year 12, or be granted a deferral by the University.
W Domestic students applying for the Master of Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology who complete a University bachelors degree and meet course entry
requirements with a weighted average mark of at least 65% are guaranteed a CSP regardless of their ATAR.
E Some exclusions apply. For the list of applicable courses, see: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
18PATHWAYS TO
PROFESSIONAL
CAREERS
Did you know that, on AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH VETERINARY
average, Australians SCIENCE MEDICINE
with a graduate degree DIPLOMA IN UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE
earn $26 000 more GENERAL STUDIES Q DEGREE DEGREE
than those with a 1 year
Bachelor of Agriculture
bachelors degree?Q Bachelor of Agriculture,
Biomedicine or Science
And many employers 3 years
UNDERGRADUATE
prefer to promote those DEGREE 3 years
with a postgraduate
qualification.
Bachelor of Agriculture
HONOURS GRADUATE
DEGREE
2 years
1 year 2 years GRADUATE DEGREE
The University of Melbourne
offers a true graduate school
experience, with over 400 GRADUATE DEGREE Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Master of Doctor of
courses to choose from Master of Agricultural Sciences Philosophy Philosophy
including law, engineering, 1.5–2 years 1.5–2 years 3–4 years 3-4 yearsQ
medicine, architecture,
psychology and teaching –
just to name a few!
YOUR CAREER YOUR CAREER YOUR CAREER
A professional graduate Agricultural consultant Researcher Veterinarian
degree can be a life-changing
option, equipping you with Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements
specialised cognitive and • An undergraduate degree in any • Students aspiring to graduate • An undergraduate agriculture,
technical skills – and an discipline, or equivalent, or a research can complete either biomedicine or science degree,
minimum of six years’ documented an honours year or a masters including at least one semester
internationally recognised relevant professional work degree with a substantial research of study in both general/cellular
qualification. experience. component equivalent to at least biology and biochemistry.
25 per cent of one year’s full-time
• In ranking applications, the • A personal statement including
Flexibility and choice are at study following their undergraduate
Selection Committee will consider details of relevant work experience
degree.
the heart of our academic prior academic performance, and, (up to 500 words).
if relevant, professional experience. • In the Faculty of Veterinary and
program. We’ve provided Agricultural Sciences, the minimum
• See page opposite for some popular
you with some examples • Successful applicants whose career pathways from Agriculture.
entry standard is H2A (75%), or
undergraduate degree is in a cognate For a full list of our graduate degrees
of popular pathways here, equivalent.
discipline (such as agriculture) may visit:
but these are just a small receive up to one semester credit futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au/grad
towards the masters. info/research
sample of the hundreds of fvas.unimelb.edu.au/dvm
undergraduate and graduate fvas.unimelb.edu.au/magsci
Q Duration depends on your undergraduate
study combinations you can Q The Diploma in General Studies is a degree. An accelerated pathway (three
follow. Which means you can pathway into the Bachelor of Agriculture
and a number of other undergarduate
years of study followed by three years of
graduate study) is available for graduates
ensure your pathway will set degrees at Melbourne. Students who enter of the University of Melbourne Bachelor
Agriculture via the diploma the diploma of Science (Animal Health and Disease
you up to be the specialist that enter their course with a year’s credit. major – Veterinary Bioscience). See
employers need. website for further details.
To view our full suite of
graduate courses, visit:
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au/grad
Q Postgraduate Destinations 2015, Graduate Careers Australia.
19ADMISSIONS
HOW TO APPLY NON-SCHOOL LEAVER
Domestic students ENTRY PATHWAY
Domestic students applying for an As a non-school leaver, you may not have
undergraduate course must submit an a recent study history and therefore
application through the Victorian Tertiary may not meet the standard entry
Admissions Centre (VTAC). Domestic requirements for the course of your
students studying overseas must also choice. The non-school leaver entry
apply through VTAC. pathway provides mature-age applicants
and those who are not entering direct
If you are applying via Access Melbourne, from Year 12 an alternative way to
you must lodge a Special Entry Access demonstrate their eligibility for entry
Scheme (SEAS) application via VTAC. and their likelihood to succeed in their
chosen course.
vtac.edu.au
access.unimelb.edu.au/nsl
International students
International students studying the VCE,
an Australian Year 12 or IB in Australia FEES
must apply through VTAC.
Domestic students
All other international students, including All domestic undergraduate students are
those undertaking foundation studies enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported
in Australia, must apply directly to the Place (CSP), subsidised by the Australian
University or through one of our overseas Government. Payment of the student
representatives. contribution amount can be deferred
through HECS-HELP for eligible students.
International students
Tuition fees are charged for each year that
you are enrolled. You will pay tuition fees
according to your specific enrolment in any
given semester. Detailed fee information,
including the fee policy covering your
enrolment, will be provided when you are
offered a place at the University.
“As this was the first time I had left
the comforts of my home to live in an
unknown place alone, I was naturally
worried in the beginning. Luckily, I
met a group of friends and University
staff members who were friendly and
helpful, and they assisted me a lot in
my transition.”
Chowlen Lim (Malaysia)
Bachelor of Agriculture
20ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Qualification Bachelor of Agriculture
Australian Year 12
Domestic students: 2019 minimum ATARQ 70.00
Domestic students: 2018 lowest selection rank to which an offer was made 70.60
International students: 2019 guaranteed ATARW 70.00
VCE (Units 3 and 4) A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30
in EAL, and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or a
study score of at least 30 in Further Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
International students: 2019 guaranteed IB score W 25
IB prerequisite subjects English and one of Grade 5 in Mathematical Studies (SL) or Grade 4 in
Mathematics or Further Mathematics
GCE A Levels/Singapore A Levels
International students: 2019 guaranteed score W CDD
A Level prerequisite subjects A grade of at least C in Mathematics or Further Mathematics and in an accepted
AS Level English subject
Trinity College Foundation Studies
International students: 2019 guaranteed score W 75
TCFS prerequisite subjects EAP, English and Mathematics 1
Q Domestic students: Applicants who achieve the minimum ATAR for a course will be eligible for a place, provided prerequisite studies and any other specific course requirements are met. The
lowest selection rank to which an offer was made may be higher, depending on demand for the course and the number of places available. Only applicants eligible for special entry schemes
will be admitted below the minimum ATAR.
W International students: The University guarantees admission to a course when an international student achieves the required score, meets prerequisite studies, satisfies the English
language requirements and there are still places available in the course at the time of acceptance. If you do not meet the guaranteed score your application will not be considered for entry.
Guaranteed scores apply only if no further study has been undertaken after completion of one of these programs.
Domestic students completing an international qualification: The score listed should be considered a minimum score to be eligible for a place in that course. The actual standard required
may be higher depending on the demand for the course and the number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available.
21GET STARTED
NOW
PRE-AG CLUB UNIVERSITY OF THE CONOCOPHILLIPS
If you are considering studying MELBOURNE EXTENSION AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
agricultural science and want to learn PROGRAM Q EXPERIENCE
more while making connections with
The Extension Program is designed for This three-day camp gives you a taste
inspiring teachers and other students,
high-achieving Year 12 students who of university life and what agricultural
then the Pre-Ag Club is for you.
are looking for an academic challenge. science is all about.
The Pre-Ag Club is open to anyone in Rewarding students with an ATAR
contribution, the program allows you to Join agricultural scientists and university
Years 9–12 from Australia and overseas.
complete university studies alongside students in hands-on workshops and
your final year of high school. As a activities in laboratories and on the
WHY JOIN? student with an interest in agriculture, farm, learning about animal health,
you may wish to apply to study the farming, food and agricultural business.
As a member of the Pre-Ag Club you will Experience how they solve challenges in
following subjects:
have the opportunity to: the real world through finding better and
Semester 1: safer ways to grow plants and animals
•• Attend special lectures and practical
BIOL10004 Biology of Cells for both farmers and the rest of the
sessions delivered by the University
and Organisms population.
•• Meet our leading academics,
researchers and current students Semester 2: scienceexperience.com.au/when-
where/victoria
•• Connect with students who share BIOL10005 Genetics and the
your interest Evolution of Life
•• Discover the benefits of a degree and
Students who successfully complete
career in agricultural sciences
these subjects as part of the Extension
•• Learn how you can make a difference Program and subsequently enrol in the
on a global and national scale with a Bachelor of Agriculture may be granted
Bachelor of Agriculture degree. credit in first year.
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/
Register now: school-students/extension-program
fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/pre-ag-club
Q This program is under review by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
22“While I have been studying an Agricultural
Economics major, I have incorporated animal
physiology and environmental subjects into my
course. I believe that to be employable within
the industry, you need to have some background
knowledge about a wide range of topics.”
Tiffany Miller (Australia)
Bachelor of Agriculture
23If you’re considering studies at the University of Melbourne, we’d love to hear from you online or meet you on campus. Sign up at: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/connect OPEN DAY DOOKIE DAY Sunday 19 August 2018 Sunday 9 September 2018 10am–4pm 10am–4pm Parkville and Southbank campuses Dookie campus openday.unimelb.edu.au fvas.unimelb.edu.au/dookie-day CRICOS Provider Code: 00116K Intellectual property: Copyright in this publication is owned by the University and no part of it may be reproduced without the permission of the University. Disclaimer: The University endeavours to ensure that information contained in this publication is current and correct at the time of printing (April 2018).
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