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 / 112013 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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| 2012 ATAR | 77.10-77.15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 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 | 16 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods. For further information contact UNE Career Development through AskUNE. |
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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 | 
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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: 16 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.
| Course Aims |
The Bachelor of Rural Science degree aims to produce professional graduates who, because of their excellent science base combined with a good knowledge of practical agriculture, business management and with appropriate communication skills, are seen as the best agricultural graduates in Australia. These students should have the ability to apply their knowledge to a diverse range of agricultural and scientific endeavours and to "problem solve" for resource use issues and technical aspects of food and fibre production. This degree provides a specialist/generalist agricultural training that equips students with the scientific background to solve agricultural and natural resource problems using a systems approach. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will be required to read literature on practical and theoretical aspects of agricultural science and management.
Communication Skills
Students will be required to express well-organised, logical and clearly written assessment tasks. Students will be exposed to techniques for improved oral and written communication skills throughout the course.
Global Perspectives
Students will examine examples of models, theories and case-studies related to production of food and fibre, products and management of associated natural resources around the world.
Information Literacy
Students will be instructed, assessed and expected to demonstrate research capacity in written assignments and utilise a wide range of sources.
Life-Long Learning
Students will be instructed in, assessed and practise learning skills in critical thinking, research and communication that will be useful to them beyond the unit of learning.
Problem Solving
Students will be challenged to critically examine literature, established theories and models, and techniques from a range of disciplines to address contemporary environmental issues.
Social Responsibility
Students will be exposed to concepts of social responsibility within the course and will be required to exhibit social responsibility when interacting with other students.
Team Work
Students will be exposed to training in team skills and perspectives throughout the course.
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