Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain advanced knowledge in agriculture with expertise in science-based farming, animal and plant production, soil and nutrient management, and sustainability during this four-year bachelor’s degree including practical industry experience.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (480 Credits)
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (480 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Broad and advanced scientific understanding
Develop expertise in the workings of agriculture and production systems, including a diverse and advanced level scientific understanding of industry practices.
Application of sustainability and data-driven strategies
What You're Signing Up For
This unique four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree provides broad and deep learning in the science behind farming, food production, animal and plant science, and soil and nutrient management. You will develop skills that span agricultural production systems, sustainability strategies, genetics and breeding, water resources, field research, agri-business and management law. The programme includes hands-on practical work experience on farms or in allied industries and provides the opportunity to undertake agricultural research projects, especially if taking the optional Honours year. Graduates are prepared for professional roles within the agriculture and food production sectors and for further study including direct entry to PhD for high-achieving Honours students.
Course Content
- Soil and nutrient management
- Plant and animal production
- Farming systems and sustainability
- Plant protection, genetics and breeding
- Water resources and management
- Ecology and agroforestry
- Precision agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Resource management law
- Field research methods
- Seed technology
- Plant and animal physiology
- Practical farm and industry work (28 weeks)
- Compulsory and elective agricultural science courses
- Postgraduate research project (Honours option)
- Elective areas: Environmental analysis, Business management, Ecology, Crop science, Animal health, Field ecology, Sustainable futures, Fruit crop production
What you need to know first
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