Bachelor of Rural Science
Why study the Bachelor of Rural Science at UNE?
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.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
I would like to know more about this course.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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
77.10-77.15 / 112012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BRurSc | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2011 ATAR | 77.10-77.15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 OP | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is Mathematics. Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry. For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry and Mathematics. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 24 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods. For further information contact the School of Environmental and Rural Science at ersteach@une.edu.au . The links to the practical experience forms and guidelines can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/ers/for-students/ |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. Advanced standing will not be granted for units AGSY410 or RUSC490. |
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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 (RUSC490) which is completed in the final year. 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). |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
Dioptase (BCC 203) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will not be granted for units AGSY410 or RUSC490.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 162 cps |
| Practical Experience: 24 weeks | - |
| Listed Units | 18 to 30 cps |
| Elective Units | 0 to 12 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Rural Science.
Award of Honours
1. Students may be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Rural Science with Honours on the basis of an academic record deemed by the school to be of sufficient merit. To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours students must:
(a) have achieved a satisfactory level of performance, as determined by the school, in the second, third and fourth years of candidature; and
(b) have completed the unit RUSC490.
2. There will be two levels of Honours: First Class Honours and Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours will have two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2.
3. An exceptionally distinguished student who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
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.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Science (Crop/Animal Sciences) on completion of 144 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.