A degree in Agricultural Science is your opportunity to help change the world and be part of a profession where jobs are in demand. Choose a future-focused degree that equips you to address some of the world's biggest challenges and opportunities. Using science, technology and business skills, youll learn to tackle sustainability issues and build a career in a growing industry. Taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), a specialist research and teaching institute at the University of Tasmania, your education is at the cutting-edge of agriculture, informed by the latest world leading research and our strong connections with industry. The course offers two majors, Crop Science and Plant Health and Sustainable Agriculture. This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology, farm business economics, pasture science, soil science and the animal sciences.<br><br>The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and never has this been more important. With a focuses on agricultural sustainability and animal production systems, at both a biophysical and landscape level, you will gain an understanding of the factors impacting our diverse agriculture industries and the practical and scientific skills to achieve sustainable practices. This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology, farm business economics, pasture science, soil science and the animal sciences.