Previous code:  MT3045.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes, however the following restrictions apply. 

This testamur major is available as an elective major for Bachelor of Medical Science students only.

Opportunities are rapidly emerging for you to lead a new AgriFood future. Immersed in an approach that integrates social, economic and environmental values, students will view plant and animal production from consumer contexts to explore personal and community perceptions about food sustainability. This innovative degree merges topics of agriculture, food and health to empower you to design solutions for international development, community education and the urban–rural interface. The WSU AgriFood major is a hands-on experience, developing confidence and giving graduates an excellent foundation for careers in teaching, research, biotechnology and industry. The flexibility of the major also enables students to combine their interest with other disciplines including animal science, ecology, zoology, innovative foods, heath and business. Throughout study, engagement with industry and community will inspire you to take action towards a regenerative and more environmentally sustainable AgriFood future.

Location

Location (Specialisation)

Campus	Mode	Advice
Hawkesbury Campus	Internal	Dr Ryan McQuinn

Recommended Sequence

All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet program requirements.

Select the link for your program below to see details of the major

Bachelor of Science

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in AgriFood requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
NATS 1019	Scientific Literacy	10
CHEM 1008	Introductory Chemistry	10
BIOS 1001	Biodiversity	10
AGRI 1011	Introduction to Agrifood	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
PROC 1005	Introduction to Food Science	10
Select one of the following:		10
MATH 1026	Quantitative Thinking
MATH 1014	Mathematics 1A
MATH 1003	Biometry
Select one of the following:		10
CHEM 1012	Essential Chemistry
BIOS 1012	Cell Biology
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
NATS 2042	Science Research Methods	10
Select two electives		20
EART 2004	Soils and Substrates	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
NATS 3044	Complex Case Studies in Science	10
HORT 2003	Plant Production	10
HORT 3002	Protected Cropping Technology	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3015	Field Project 1	10
AGRI 3005	Animal Production	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
AGRI 3009	Agricultural Technology	10
BIOS 3036	Agricultural Biosecurity	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	240

Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)

Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
NATS 1019	Scientific Literacy	10
CHEM 1008	Introductory Chemistry	10
BIOS 1001	Biodiversity	10
AGRI 1011	Introduction to Agrifood	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
PROC 1005	Introduction to Food Science	10
Select one of the following:		10
MATH 1026	Quantitative Thinking
MATH 1014	Mathematics 1A
MATH 1003	Biometry
Select one of the following:		10
CHEM 1012	Essential Chemistry
BIOS 1012	Cell Biology
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
NATS 2042	Science Research Methods	10
Select two electives		20
EART 2004	Soils and Substrates	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
NATS 3044	Complex Case Studies in Science	10
HORT 2003	Plant Production	10
HORT 3002	Protected Cropping Technology	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3015	Field Project 1	10
AGRI 3005	Animal Production	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
AGRI 3009	Agricultural Technology	10
BIOS 3036	Agricultural Biosecurity	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	240

In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point minor in Education Studies.

Education Studies, Minor

Students must meet this requirement by choosing the subjects from the minor in Education Studies as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.

Bachelor of Advanced Science

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in AgriFood requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
NATS 1019	Scientific Literacy	10
CHEM 1008	Introductory Chemistry	10
BIOS 1001	Biodiversity	10
AGRI 1011	Introduction to Agrifood	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
PROC 1005	Introduction to Food Science	10
Select one of the following:		10
MATH 1026	Quantitative Thinking
MATH 1014	Mathematics 1A
MATH 1003	Biometry
Select one of the following:		10
CHEM 1012	Essential Chemistry
BIOS 1012	Cell Biology
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
NATS 2042	Science Research Methods	10
NATS 2001	Advanced Science Project A	10
EART 2004	Soils and Substrates	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
NATS 3044	Complex Case Studies in Science	10
HORT 2003	Plant Production	10
HORT 3002	Protected Cropping Technology	10
NATS 2002	Advanced Science Project B	10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3015	Field Project 1	10
AGRI 3005	Animal Production	10
NATS 3043	Advanced Science Research Project C	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
AGRI 3009	Agricultural Technology	10
BIOS 3036	Agricultural Biosecurity	10
NATS 3043	Advanced Science Research Project C	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	240

Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1		Credit Points
Year 1: College Subjects
Standard 3-term year
Preparatory subject
CHEM 0001	Chemistry (WSTC Prep)	10
Eight university-level subjects as follows
BIOS 1014	Cell Biology (WSTC)	10
CHEM 1006	Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)	10
NATS 1020	Scientific Literacy (WSTC)	10
CHEM 1009	Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)	10
BIOS 1003	Biodiversity (WSTC)	10
MATH 1027	Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)	10
BIOS 1023	Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)	10
PROC 1003	Food Science 1 (WSTC)	10
	Credit Points	90
Year 2
Autumn session
NATS 2042	Science Research Methods	10
Select two electives		20
EART 2004	Soils and Substrates	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
NATS 3044	Complex Case Studies in Science	10
HORT 2003	Plant Production	10
HORT 3002	Protected Cropping Technology	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3015	Field Project 1	10
AGRI 3005	Animal Production	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
AGRI 3009	Agricultural Technology	10
BIOS 3036	Agricultural Biosecurity	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	250

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