Passionate about creating an environmentally sustainable future? More than just providing the food on our tables, agriculture makes a significant contribution to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of society. The agricultural science major will set you up to make such a contribution.

With biology, chemistry, and mathematics and statistics underpinning this major, you will learn about agricultural systems analysis, plant health and the production and management of crops, livestock and grazing systems.

If you’re interested in Agricultural Science, you may also be interested in the Bachelor of Agriculture at Melbourne.

Careers

Studies in agricultural science will prepare you for careers in the agricultural sector in areas such as:

• Agribusiness
• Research and development
• Public and private extension agencies
• Government and policy agencies
• Private consulting companies.