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The University of Tasmania was officially established on 1st January 1890, by an Act of the Colony's Parliament and was only the fourth university to be established in nineteenth-century Australia. The University was originally located on the Domain in Hobart. As the University developed, it outgrew its original place and in the early 1940's began to transfer its departments to Sandy Bay, which became the new home for the institution.

Applied Science(Agriculture)

Introduction

This on-campus, 3-year (minimum) full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Hobart. Subject to attendance and timetable requirements, part-time study is available.

Admission & Prerequisites

Minimum University entry requirements.

Course Objectives

The course gives students an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills suited to the needs of a professional agriculturalist or horticulturalist. Emphasis is given to scientific technology, its application and the management of agricultural and horticultural enterprises.

Career Outcomes

The course is designed to meet an identified demand by employers for graduates qualified and skilled in the application of scientific technology in agricultural and horticultural industries.

Graduates are qualified for positions within agribusiness, private sector, service consultancy, agricultural development and enterprise management, forestry and related industries.


Articulation to/from Course

Candidates who have come from other recognised providers of agricultural or relevant science education may apply to the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Office for appropriate credit transfer. As a general rule, a maximum of 100% credit would apply. Application must be made to Student Administration.


Graduates of the BAppSc(Agr) may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Agricultural Science or the Graduate Diploma of Agricultural Science with Honours, the latter of these potentially leading to Masters or PhD degrees.

Professional Recognition

Graduates from the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST).

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