More than ever, employers are searching for professionals with advanced STEM skills. With job growth expected in this area – including in areas that don’t even exist yet – there’s no better time to build the scientific skills you need to create a successful, interesting and satisfying career.La Trobe's Bachelor of Science offers you foundational skills in science and the freedom to delve into your passions. Whether it's protecting endangered animals, developing new ways to treat disease or fighting climate change, you'll be ready to pursue your dream journey in science by tailoring your degree with a mix of majors and minors. As you learn from leading academics and researchers, you'll take a deep dive into science – not only scientific concepts, but also how scientists think, work and share their findings. Build skills in problem-solving, communication and collaboration – all highly sought after by employers – then use these skills to come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems.<br>Explain the nature and methods of contemporary scientific practice, and the interrelationship between science and society. Apply broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with in-depth understanding of at least one scientific discipline, to analyse and evaluate investigations into real world problems. Critically evaluate information from different sources to effectively communicate scientific reasoning and results to diverse audiences. Work and learn both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate effective teamwork to complete tasks professionally. Employ academic and professional integrity and scientific rigour in the conduct, evaluation and reporting of scientific research and practice<br><br>Want to help meet the growing worldwide demand for sustainably produced nutritious food This is the challenge addressed by crop science: the study and improvement of production of our most important food crops. In this major, you’ll explore the issues set to dominate the future of crop production, including unpredictable water supply, climate change, food security, environmental impacts of agriculture, and the impact of pests, pathogens and advances in biotechnology. Build your knowledge in agronomy, agricultural systems, and sustainable intensification. Learn to advise clients and solve problems to improve crop production, improve profits and sustainability. You’ll develop expertise in plant, land and soil management and understand the science of using plants for food, and how to address issues in plant health and sustainable agriculture. Theory is good, but hands-on experience is even better. This major includes a range of practical learning opportunities in the lab and the field, so you can see first-hand how your skills and knowledge apply in real-world settings. These experiences will give you the opportunity to begin building your network of industry contacts – something you’ll be able to draw on throughout your career.