Bachelor of Rural Science
| Official Abbreviation | BRurSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2008 UAI | 75 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| 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. For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry and Mathematics.
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| Additional Entry Requirements | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Course Rules |
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| 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. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience |
24 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods. |
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| 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.
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| 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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