Bachelor of Agriculture
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years 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, Skills, Industry and Regions.
Take a look at thelargest 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 Animal and Veterinary Biosciences with Honours
Location:Melbourne
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 94.25
Duration:5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 65.55Bendigo: NP
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Diploma of Agricultural Science
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Diploma of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 40.25Bendigo: N/P
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Science
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in agricultural sciences
Career pathways
Agricultural sciencesbuild 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