Future Students

Agricultural Science

At the same time, agricultural systems are being placed under pressure to meet environmental and social and economic goals.

To meet these goals and maintain or increase production levels, an understanding of the complex factors that shape agricultural systems is required. This degree will prepare you well to participate in the rapidly evolving area of agricultural science. 

Level 1
In Level 1 you will study Core Concepts in Biology; Plant and Animal Biology; Cell Biology; Natural Resource Economics;  Environmental Economics; and Terrestrial Ecosystems to provide the foundation for your studies. Depending on your TEE subjects, you may also need to study Chemistry and Mathematics.

Level 2
Level 2 is designed to give you a broad background in all areas of agriculture, and involves units such as Animal Science; Biometrics; Genetics; Science Communication; Plant Physiology: Plants in Action; and Earth Surface Processes and Soils

Level 3
In Level 3 you will study Biometrics; Cropping Systems; Pasture Systems; Animal Production, Project and Risk Management;  and Soil Biology and Plant Nutrition. .

Level 4
In Level 4 you will undertake a research project worth 50 per cent of your mark for fourth year. The research project and wide choice of electives will allow you to develop specialist skills within your areas of interest.

You may earn Honours based on your marks for the research project plus your four best marks from level three units.

Each semester you will normally have at least one optional unit. You can select your optional units from subject areas such as: Animal Ecology; Animal Genetics, Animal Production; Climate and Environment; Environmental Economics; Environmental Management; Human Geography; Land, Soil and Water Systems; Marine and Coastal Management; Marine Biology, Physical Geography; Plant Conservation Biology; Plant Ecology; Plant Genetics; Plant Production/Agronomy; Science Communication; and Wildlife Management. 

If you are interested in finding out which subjects you will study then have a look at the Course Outline. This will show you the core units and the options for the course, along with course rules.

You will notice that each unit has a unit code, for example BIOL1130. The first number in the unit code indicates the level of the unit - in this case level one. For a more detailed description of a particular unit, click on the unit code.

Career opportunities

Some graduates have headed banks, State and Commonwealth Government departments or formed their own companies associated with agriculture. Many graduates join the WA and interstate departments of Agriculture and Food as researchers and development officers, while others join organisations servicing agriculture. Demand for graduates is soaring - with about six job vacancies for every new graduate.