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Bachelor of Rural Science

Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 4 Years Full-time
  • 8 Years Part-time
2007 UAI 80
2007 OP 10
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 192
Overview

Providing food and fibre for growing populations in Australia and worldwide in a challenging climatic environment demands graduates capable of understanding and integrating whole agricultural systems. This degree produces graduates with the scientific and communication skills and confidence to solve practical agricultural problems at farm, catchment and national level. Students who complete a research project in the fourth will be considered for the award of Honours.
Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and recommended study is Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry and Mathematics.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall achieve a total of 192 credit points.

Program of Study

Course Structure

 Credit Points
Core Units 162 cps
Elective Units 30 cps
Practical Experience -
Total 192 cps

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Exit Pathways

Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 48 credit points; or the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 72 credit points; or the Bachelor of Science (Crop/Animal Sciences) on completion of 144 credit points.

Period of Candidature

The maximum period of candidature for is 6 years as a full-time candidate and 12 years as a part-time candidate.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing will not be granted for units AGSY410 or RUSC490

Results and Grading

Faculty of The Sciences rule on Examination Grades will apply

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this degree can expect to be sought by employers, before completion of their degree, for careers in the following areas: advisory, regulatory and research posts in all agricultural fields in both the private and public sectors, management and consulting in the crop and animal industries, agribusiness, banking and marketing, primary production, government policy, plant and animal breeding, landcare, and soil conservation.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

24 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods.
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted for previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Fully credited exchange programs of one semester are in place with international universities.

BRurSc graduates are eligible to enrol for a range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and course work Master programs.
Honours The degree may be awarded with Honours. The Honours level is based on grades achieved in the second, third and fourth years of the degree including the Honours project which is completed in the final year. Award of the BRurSc(Hons) graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply to enrol for a research Master degree or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Scholarships The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Further Information

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How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form.
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