Agricultural Science

Our courses provide students with hands-on learning and real-world learning experiences.

The flexibility of our degree programs allows students to follow their passion and achieve their individual career goals.

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Our campus farms, veterinary hospital and research facilities mean students have access to hands-on learning opportunities throughout their course of study.
Our extensive industry partnerships provide students with unique opportunities to apply their knowledge and gain practical experience through workshops, study tours and work placements, both in Australia and abroad.
Students learn from, and work with, leading researchers who are leading innovative practice across agriculture and animal health.

Your future career

A Bachelor of Agricultural Science from ��ҹ��վ can open doors to a variety of careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and related fields. Potential career paths include roles in agriculture, animal health, research, and government.

Find out more about careers with a Murdoch Agricultural Science degree.

Explore our courses

Learn more here about course structure, admission requirements, course structure, fees and scholarships

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Get hands-on learning and workplace experience to jump-start rewarding careers in agriculture and animal health.

Students can

complete the three-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science with one or two majors aligned to your career goals
complement your major(s) with minors that will help you achieve your goals
strengthen your qualification even further by including an Honours project (four years total).

Majors

A major is an area of specialisation in your degree.

You can complete one or two majors in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science without increasing the duration or cost to complete the degree. A second major is a great way to broaden your career options.

Animal Science
Gain in-depth understanding of livestock breeding and management from world-leading experts in livestock production, health and welfare.
Animal Health
Learn cutting-edge approaches to Animal Health from leading scientists, veterinarians and animal industry experts
Crop and Pasture Science
Gain a broad perspective and hands-on learning in profitable and sustainable food production with a major in Crop and Pasture Science
Others
You also have the option to complement an Agricultural Science major with a major from another discipline such as Conservation and Wildlife Biology or Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Minors

A minor is an area of specialisation that is less in depth that your major, but still nsamed on your degree qualification. Depending on your choice of majors, you may be able to complete one or two minors to complement your major(s) and broaden your career options.

Crop and Pasture Science
Animal Production Systems
Applied Animal Production
Equine Science
Coming soon - Agribusiness
Molecular Biology
Plant Biology
Wildlife Conservation
Applied Statistics
and more...

Double degree: Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Bachelor of Business

Our double degree pathway allows students to complete our Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Business in a four year program.

You will graduate with two degrees, including a major (area of specialisation) in agriculture (Crop and Pasture Science, Animal Science or Animal Health) and Business (Management, International Business or Marketing).

This course is designed with flexibility in mind, with option to complete a minor that complements your career goals within the structure.

This is an excellent options for students interesting in combining a recognised business qualification with the applied knowledge and hands-on learning in agriculture.

Postgraduate Courses

Master of Biosecurity

Develop in-depth knowledge of managing threats to plants, animals, humans, and the environment, including rapid response to incursions and managing established pests and diseases

Master of Food Security

Understand the strategies needed to ensure food security through sustainable agricultural practices with a Master of Food Security.

Graduate Certificate in Plant Biosecurity

Build your knowledge and skills related to key plant biosecurity pests and diseases; new and emerging diagnostics and surveillance technologies; practical community engagement strategies; and international biosecurity agreements and obligations. This can be upgraded to Mater of Biosecurity on completion.