农村科学学士

在充满挑战的气候环境中为澳大利亚和全球不断增长的人口提供食物和纤维，要求毕业生有能力理解和整合整个农业系统。该学位培养出具有科学和沟通能力和信心的毕业生，以解决农场，流域和国家层面的实际农业问题。在第四年完成研究项目的学生将被授予荣誉奖。该学位可以授予荣誉。荣誉级别基于该学位课程第四年获得的成绩，其中包括在最后一年完成的RUSC490。达到适当荣誉水平的BRurSc（荣誉）毕业生有资格申请攻读研究硕士学位或哲学博士学位（PhD）。
With UNE's Bachelor of Rural Science, you will graduate at the forefront of the agricultural industry ready to solve complex problems in agricultural systems across enterprises, landscapes and the globe. You will have the paddock-ready scientific skills to adapt to future challenges as a professional, and you will gain an understanding of the sustainability of the whole agricultural system from the biophysical (soils, plants and animal production) including environmental, social and economic principles.<br>UNE's four-year Bachelor of Rural Science will equip you with the sought-after knowledge and practical skillset that the industry needs in a rapidly changing world. You will graduate with a deep, science-based understanding of complex agricultural systems, ensuring you are ready to advise, manage and lead agriculturally based enterprises towards success. High achievers within the Bachelor of Rural Science have the option of undertaking Honours study within their fourth year, where you will complete a research project and dissertation on a topic that interests you. Graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply for a research master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Studying an agricultural-based course at UNE offers you the opportunity to:<br>Gain formal practical experience in agricultural enterprises and apply coursework theory to workplace situations during your studies to improve your employability as a a graduate.<br>Specialise your studies by selecting one of eight minors in areas such as climate resilience, sustainability, genetics, cotton, wool, plant production, animal production or business.<br>Access the latest agricultural techniques and technology at our innovative SMART Farms. With eight properties covering 3,655 hectares, including a farm on campus and a commercial scale feedlot, the UNE SMART Farms are diverse and valuable teaching and research resources you will utilise during your course. The farms support a range of disciplines including grazing and intensive livestock, cropping, pastures, poultry, genetics and precision agriculture. <br>Further develop your knowledge through field trips to our commercial partners.<br>Learn hands-on through our world class facilities including our state-of-the-art glasshouses, and animal house and handling facilities to learn skills and techniques that you will use throughout your working life.