Agricultural Science, Testamur Major (T164)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T164
Previous code: T123
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: No.
NOTE: This Major Testamur replaces T123 - Agrifood, Testamur Major from Spring 2025.
With a rich legacy teaching generations of agricultural scientists our historic Hawkesbury campus is the place to embark on a journey to transform the future of agriculture. The Agricultural Science major equips students with knowledge and skills in plant and animal production grounded in ecological principles to address global challenges. Students will gain hands-on experience in soil science, biosecurity, protected cropping, and agricultural technology. Opportunities for specialisation in animal science, environmental science, zoology, health, or business will enhance students understanding of agriculture's role in a global context. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in agritech, policymaking, research or teaching, driving innovation for a more resilient and sustainable world.
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkesbury Campus | Internal | science@westernsydney.edu.au |
Recommended Sequence Current
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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| AGRI 1011 | Introduction to Agriculture | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 1003 | Animal Science | 10 |
| Choose one of the following: | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 10 | |
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 2042 | Science Research Methods | 10 |
| EART 2004 | Soils and Substrates | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HORT 2003 | Plant Production | 10 |
| HORT 3002 | Protected Cropping Technology | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| AGRI 3005 | Animal Production | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 3009 | Agricultural Technology | 10 |
| BIOS 3036 | Agricultural Biosecurity | 10 |
| Choose 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 Agrifood requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Agrifood, given above.
In addition, all students must complete a mandatory 40 credit point minor in Education Studies. Students must choose one of:
Education Studies – Primary Teaching, Minor (0296)
Or
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching, Minor (0267)
Students must meet this requirement by choosing subjects from the selected Education Studies minor as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| AGRI 1011 | Introduction to Agriculture | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 1003 | Animal Science | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 2042 | Science Research Methods | 10 |
| EART 2004 | Soils and Substrates | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HORT 2003 | Plant Production | 10 |
| HORT 3002 | Protected Cropping Technology | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| AGRI 3005 | Animal Production | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 3009 | Agricultural Technology | 10 |
| BIOS 3036 | Agricultural Biosecurity | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| AGRI 1011 | Introduction to Agriculture | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 1003 | Animal Science | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 2042 | Science Research Methods | 10 |
| EART 2004 | Soils and Substrates | 10 |
| NATS 2001 | Advanced Science Project A | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HORT 2003 | Plant Production | 10 |
| HORT 3002 | Protected Cropping Technology | 10 |
| NATS 2002 | Advanced Science Project B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| AGRI 3005 | Animal Production | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose 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 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |