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FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

Course Information

• Melbourne is ranked # 1 in

Australia*, # 33 in the World^, #

11 in the world for graduate

employability

• Strong student cohort

experience

• Passionate, talented and

experienced teaching staff

• Strong links with the profession

• Well-equipped campuses + Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-17

# QS employability rankings 2017

Why Melbourne?

• Faculty offers a range across

undergraduate and postgraduate

courses across: agriculture, food

and veterinary sciences and

general studies

• Popularity of agriculture is on the

rise with students & 193 (2016)

210 (2017)

• Strong commitment to continue to

develop and grow agricultural and

related education

Faculty Overview

Agriculture Professionals

Agricultural professionals are

essential to help humanity

achieve and sustain such an

enormous harvest in a

changing climate, from on the

farm to around the globe.

Bachelor of Agriculture

• Our 3 year degree gives you

the skills and knowledge to

apply science to significant

world issues

• Agricultural graduates are in

high demand

• Each year there more jobs

available than current

graduate numbers

* Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture, Pratley and Hay 2010,

The job market in Australia.

What’s new about the “New B Ag” and why?

• New ways of learning

“… engaging with the B Ag curriculum is as much about exploring ways of thinking , ways of behaving and ways of

knowing like a agricultural scientist as it is about the knowledge base of agricultural science per se”

“…After our students graduate they will be judged less by what they know and

more by how they act”

Team work, leadership and communications skills are critical success factors in

the workplace and can be developed through opportunities to practice them

Weekly workshop sessions conducted in small groups, provide discussion

opportunities and reinforce learning

Field trips each semester, demonstrate theory in action

New Ways of thinking as an agricultural scientist

• Learning Domains… which lens are you looking through?

Markets Trade and Policy

Sustainability

Professional Development & Leadership

Scientific basis of agriculture practice

Ethics and Social Responsibility

What’s new about the “New B Ag” and why?

• FIVE New core subjects at first year :

Agricultural Production Systems 1,2 & 3- a solid foundation

in all the agricultural systems in Australia

Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 & 2- fundamentals of

chemistry and physics applied directly to “real” agricultural

situations

• New majors

A chance to specialise in your field of interest

Agricultural Economics, Production Animal Science and

Plant & Soil Science

• New opportunities at our Dookie campus

Overview of 1st year course structure

Course Requirements

Sample course plan – Sustainable Production

Year 1

Semester 1 AGRI10047 Agricultural Production Systems 1

AGRI10048 Agricultural Production Systems 2 (April)

BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms

ENVS10001 Natural Environments

Semester 2 AGRI10045 Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1

AGRI10046 Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 (September)

AGRI10049 Agricultural Production Systems 3

BIOL10005 Genetics and the Evolution of Life

Dr Bob Farquharson

Dr Michael Santhanam-Martin

Dr Tony Weatherley & Dr Alexis Pang

Dr Sabine Tausz-Posch

Dr Helen Suter

Assoc Professor Vern Bowles & Dr Jane Owens

FIRST YEAR

SECOND

YEAR

THIRD YEAR

The New B Ag Study Program

CORE

MAJOR

ELECTIVE

DOOKIE

Opportunity to Spend a

Semester at Dookie

Dookie campus is transforming agriculture through

education, innovation and technology to contribute to global

food security and support a prosperous regional Australia.

The time you spend at Dookie is a valuable enrichment to

your learning experience with the University of Melbourne.

Dookie's association with the University of Melbourne began

in 1910 when Bachelor of Agricultural Science students spent

a year at Dookie as part of their degree studies

Dookie

Campus

Students will have the option to study at Dookie in

second semester of second year. The Dookie campus is

well placed to provide you with the opportunity to

undertake your studies and become involved the

various projects being undertaken on site.

These may include dairy, horticulture,

broad acre enterprises such as

dairying, sheep, cropping, water use,

Soil monitoring, energy generation

options, and various pig projects.

Living at Dookie in 2nd Year

Bachelor of Agriculture

Overview of Majors

Production Animal Science

Plant and Soil Science Major

Agricultural Economics Major

Production Animal Science

This major will provide graduates

with a depth and breadth of

understanding in production

animal science in the context of

agricultural systems. Students of

this major will study subjects in

animal biology, nutrition and

physiology, health and welfare.

Graduates of this major will also

gain a detailed understanding of

animal production industries, and

how management strategies can

optimise growth and product

quality.

Production Animal Science Major

Course Requirements

Sample course plan

Year 2

Semester 1 ECON20012Agricultural Economics

AGRI20039 Microbiology in Agriculture

BCMB20006Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems

DASC20010Animal Physiology & Growth

Semester 2 AGRI20038Principles of Soil Science

AGRI20036 Ecology & Management of Grazing Systems

Elective (Parkville)AGRI20040Enterprise Management (Dookie)

Elective (Parkville)AGRI20035App Crop Prod & Horticulture

Year 3

Semester 1 AGRI30034 Applied Industry Studies

VETS 30028 Production Animal Health Applications

DASC30006 Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics

Elective

Semester 2 DASC30015 Animal Welfare & Ethics

Elective

Plant and Soil Science



understanding in plant and soil

science in the context of

agricultural production systems.

Students of this major will study

subjects in soil biology and

management, and plant health for

growth and production. Students

will also gain a detailed

understanding of the drivers of

plant industries and how

management strategies can

optimise yield and product

quality.

Plant and Soil Science Major

Course Requirements

Sample course plan

Year 2

Semester 1 AGRI20026 Plant Growth Processes

ECON20012 Agricultural Economics

BCMB20006Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems

AGRI20039 Microbiology in Agriculture


AGRI20037 Crop Production & Management


Elective (Parkville)AGRI20036 Ecology & Management of Grazing Systems

Year 3


AGRI30032 Plant Health & Improvement

Elective Elective

Semester 2 Elective Elective Elective

Major Coordinator: Ms Ros Gall

Agricultural Economics



understanding of economics the

context of agricultural production

systems. Students will study

subjects in economics, resource

and farm management, and value

chain analysis. Graduates of this

major will be well equipped to

analyse agricultural systems from

an economic perspective, and

provide advice on management

decision making in this context.

Agricultural Economics

Course Requirements

Sample course plan

Year 2

Semester 1 ECON20012Agricultural Economics

Elective Elective Elective


Elective (Parkville)AGRI20036 Ecology & Management of Grazing Systems


Elective (Parkville)AGRI20035App Crop Prod & Horticulture

Year 3


AGRI30033 Farm Management Economics

Elective Elective

Semester 2 AGRI30003 Agricultural Systems Analysis

Elective Elective

Exciting careers in Agriculture

Production animal health

Animal health officer, agricultural/ farm consultant, animal/veterinary pharmaceutical

sales, animal welfare officer, feedlot manager, advisor for animal feed companies,

quality assurance, quarantine officer, extension officer and artificial breeding

technicians.

Soil and water conservation

Forest officer, soil technician, research officer, environmentalist, salinity project

officer and catchment manager.

Biotechnology and genetics

Biochemist, food and wine scientist, laboratory technician, research and

development, sales and marketing, media, journalist, events officer.

Agribusiness

Rural finance, agribusiness consultant, farm advisor.

Resource economics and international trade

Commodity trader, economic advisor.

Policy, aid and development

Within State and Federal Government departments.

Bachelor of Agriculture - Summary

• Study the scientific, economic

and social considerations

involved in managing systems

for sustainable production.

• Study the current issues

facing the industry, and

technological knowledge to

assess and improve sectors.

• Learn to critically evaluate

options to ensure long-term

sustainable agricultural

practices.

DEGREE DOMESTIC: CLEARLY-IN RANK 2017

INTERNATIONAL: GUARANTEED ATAR 2017

VCE (UNITS 3 AND 4) PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS (MINIMUM SCORES APPLY)

Agriculture 70.30 70.00English/English Language/Literature/EALMaths Methods (CAS)/Specialist Maths/Further Maths

Arts 89.30 85.00 English/English Language/Literature/EAL

Biomedicine 96.80 96.00English/English Language/Literature/EALChemistry and Maths Methods (CAS)/Specialist Maths

Commerce 95.00 93.00English/English Language/Literature/EALMaths Methods (CAS)/Specialist Maths

Design 88.25 85English/English Language/Literature/EALMaths Methods required for Systems majors

Fine Arts NA NA English/English Language/Literature/EAL

Music NA NA English/English Language/Literature/EAL

Oral Health 88.20 85.00English/English Language/Literature/EALBiology or Chemistry

Science 85.00 85.00

English/English Language/Literature/EALMaths Methods (CAS)/Specialist MathsBiology, Chemistry or Physics, OR both Maths Methods and Specialist Maths

Chancellor's SP 99.90 99.90 See relevant degree above

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Get a place at Melbourne, even below the Clearly-in Rank• Be considered for a scholarship

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CORRESPONDING SEAS CATEGORY

Disadvantaged financial background

Category 3: Disadvantaged financial background

Applicants from rural or isolated areas

Category 1: Personal information and location

Under-represented schools Category 1: Personal information and location

Difficult circumstances Category 2: Difficult circumstances

Disability or medical condition Category 4: Disability and medical condition

Recognition as an Indigenous Australian


Non-English speaking background Category 1: Personal information and location

Mature-age consideration (non-school leaver entry pathway)


ACCESS MELBOURNE GUARANTEE 2017 ENTRY

78: Science80: Arts88: Commerce 95: Biomedicine

2018 Guarantees will be published by June 2017

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Pathways

Diploma in General Studies

Your pathway into a University of Melbourne degree!

• Discover your passion by

completing subjects in

agriculture, commerce,

environments and science

• 1 Year full-time based at the

Dookie campus

• Entry Requirements

- At least 20 in English

- 25 in ESL

- An indicative ATAR of 50

Diploma in General StudiesPAT H WAY S

guaranteed entry for Access Melbourne students into University of Melbourne Degree courses based on graded average scores

ATAR 50VCE

English 20ESL 25

or demonstrated equivalent

No other subject prerequisites

Apply through VTAC or Directly

Application Form Special Entry Form

Scholarship Application

Form

Domestic students only

Diploma in General Studies

1 year full-time,2 years part-time

single subjects

8 subjects from:

Science Commerce Agriculture

Environments

Study locations: Dookie (including

campus accommodation)

or TAFE campuses inBenallaSeymour

SheppartonWangarattaWodonga

Study mode:Blended delivery:

lecturers rotate aroundcampuses

Bachelor of Agriculture—PASSGuaranteed entry if achieve a pass in all DiGS subjects

Bachelor of Science—75Guaranteed entry if achieve average score of 75 in DiGS subjects, and meet

laboratory science pre-requisite1 and maths pre-requisite2 )

Bachelor of Environments—75(Guaranteed entry if achieve average score of 75 in DiGS subjects)

Bachelor of Commerce—85(Guaranteed entry if achieve average score of 85 in DiGS subjects, and meet

maths pre-requisite2)

Bachelor of Biomedicine—90(Guaranteed entry if achieve average score of 90 in DiGS subjects, and

meet laboratory science pre-requisite1 and maths pre-requisite2 )

1If one of BIOL10006 or CHEM10008 has been used to meet the laboratory science prerequisite for the BSc, or CHEM10008 has been used to meet the Chemistry prerequisite for BBiomed, then no credit for that subject can be taken into the degree.2 Students without a 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4 cannot meet the mathematics prerequisites for the BCom, BBiomed or BSc using MAST10017, and must meet the prerequisite in other ways, for example, via or viaMAST10012 Introduction to Mathematics (to be confirmed by Science Faculty) or Unilearn Senior Mathematics. 14 July 2014

• Honours

• Coursework Masters

– Agricultural Science

– Agribusiness

– Food Science

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• PhD

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