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Taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), a specialist research and teaching institute at the University of Tasmania, your education is at the cutting-edge of agriculture, applying food systems concepts and ideas from around the world.
Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time 
Hobart, Launceston
4 years full-time Hobart 
CRICOS 094552A
Over $250,000 worth of scholarships
Exclusively offered each year to Agricultural Science students.
Learn beyond the classroom
Engage with Tasmania's thriving agriculture industry.
Gain career-ready experience
From our work placement units.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
With a strong focus on crop production and protection, you’ll learn how to apply this knowledge to increase productivity and sustainability in diverse production settings. You’ll also study a broad range of topics including plant physiology, agronomy, horticultural science, entomology, plant pathology, chemistry, botany, microbiology and farm business economics.
With a focuses on agricultural sustainability and animal production systems, at both a biophysical and landscape level, you will gain an understanding of the factors impacting our diverse agriculture industries and the practical and scientific skills to achieve sustainable practices. This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology, farm business economics, pasture science, soil science and the animal sciences.
There is an embedded honours year, where you will complete a core program of study plus either a Research or Professional stream of study.
Honours in research enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism.
The professional stream contains a series of case studies, selected from different areas of agriculture, for example, horticulture, animal production, post-harvest processing, vegetable cropping, dairy, water policy.
Further study options
For postgraduate course information, please visit the Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Specialisation)
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture
1 years full-time, up to 2 years part-time Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast, online
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Study without tuition fees in 2023
This course is offered with a 100% HECS fee waiver for eligible students in 2023
Learn beyond the classroom
You have the opportunity to attend excursions to Tasmanian commercial animal production enterprises
Developed in consultation with industry
Gain job-ready knowledge and skills from the experiences of thriving Tasmanian agricultural businesses
Learn how to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges in food production and sustainable farming
In this course you’ll learn about historical developments of the agricultural and horticultural industries in Tasmania and Australia, as well as current and future opportunities predicted for the industry.
You’ll be introduced to key concepts in food and fibre production, such as supply chains, value chains, value adding, and quality assessment, and explore the challenges of pests, weeds, and diseases in primary production, including the impact on productivity, profit and market access.
Kickstart an exciting career in an industry where jobs are in demand. The knowledge you gain studying agriculture could see you working all over the globe, in both government and private sectors, indoors, outdoors, in the lab and the field.
Study without tuition fees
Domestic students commencing the Undergraduate Certificate in Semester 1 2023 may be eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee waiver. HECS fee waivers will be automatically applied on enrolment.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
There is a growing demand for skilled Agricultural Science graduates. The knowledge you will gain can see you working all over the globe, in both government and private sectors, indoors, outdoors, in the lab and the field.
You can choose specialist studies that can focus on your career path, including:
Agronomist
Sustainable farming relies on primary producers receiving the most up-to-date information. As an agronomist, you would be working with industry to ensure farming systems remain economically and environmentally sustainable for future generations.
Agricultural Scientist
Feeding more people with fewer resources is a global challenge. A career in any area of the agricultural research sector – including soils, pest and disease management, plant and animal genetics, and much more – will place you on the front line.
Food Safety Consultant
It has been estimated that we waste approximately one third of the food we create. Much of this waste is from bacteria or inappropriate storage. A career in the food safety sector will give you the skills to reduce food waste and the impact of pathogens.
10.3%
Agricultural Technicians
National Skills Commission - Predicted job growth 2020 to 2025
Strong
Agricultural Scientist:
Future Demand
National Skills Commission - Skills Priority List (June 2021)
Strong
Agricultural Consultant:
Future Demand
National Skills Commission - Skills Priority List (June 2021)
