Program Overview

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Overview

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) is a one-year full-time program designed to deepen students' knowledge, enhance their research skills, and prepare them for a dynamic career in agricultural research or industry leadership. The program focuses on extending students' understanding of agricultural innovation and finding sustainable solutions to protect natural resources while meeting global demand for food, fibre, and biofuels.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: Gatton
• Program Code: 2450
• AQF: Level 8
• Start Semester: Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026)

Program Highlights

• Access to some of the best animal and agricultural facilities in the Southern Hemisphere across more than 1,000 hectares of subtropical farmland.
• Opportunity to work under the guidance of a researcher to develop research capabilities and enhance critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Pathways to further research opportunities, postgraduate study, and exciting career options.

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Research experience
• Laboratory work
• Fieldwork

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Honours Year Research Project
• Advanced Research Methodologies

Career Possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Agronomist
• Crop scientist
• Plant scientist
• Animal technician
• Animal health officer
• Research manager

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture (or equivalent), with:
  • a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

Minimum Entry Score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
• For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, refer to the university's guidelines.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

• Domestic: $9,540 (2026)
• International: AUD $54,096 (2026)

Government Assistance

• HECS-HELP: Domestic places in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
• Centrelink Support: The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships.

How to Apply

Applying Online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you.

• The program code for the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) is 2450.

Important Dates

• The closing date for this program is:
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
• Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.

Next Steps After Graduation

The agriculture sector contributes billions of dollars annually to the Australian and international economies. A 2021 study from the Australian Farm Institute found there were 6 jobs to every agricultural university graduate in Australia. You will find diverse career opportunities in organisations such as:

• Local, national, and international agribusiness companies
• Research institutions, including universities and CSIRO
• Local, state, or federal government departments
• Biosecurity, extension, and animal production enterprises
• Small- or large-scale organisations involved in production, post-harvest, and marketing of horticultural products
• Feed mills, stock equipment manufacturers, and livestock and poultry health companies within allied industries.