Where will you land with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Agriculture from Lincoln? Work as a farm manager or in your choice of agriculture-related jobs, including: farm consultancy; rural banking; sales and marketing; agriculture research; or a full range of positions in a rural supply company. You can also take your qualification offshore, where Lincoln’s reputation and our country’s expertise in the agricultural sector are likely to open exciting doors.
What you'll study There are no formal majors in the BAgrSc/BAgr but the range of courses available allow you advance your skills and knowledge in one or more discipline areas, including: Farm management; soil science; plant science; and animal science. These courses also discuss current research and look at its application to the wider agricultural industry. Research Lincoln University is involved in many research projects and this research is incorporated as much as possible into the teaching programme. Studying Agriculture and Agricultural Science at Lincoln means you will be learning from some of New Zealand’s most highly regarded researchers and lecturers in this field. We carry out research in crop science, pasture, agronomy, pest and disease control, animal nutrition, molecular biology, soil and environmental quality, and organic production.
Degree Structure Bachelor of Agriculture 100 LEVEL
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The structure above shows the minimum number of 300 level courses and the maximum number of 100 level courses. You can choose to take more 300 or 200 level courses.
Alternative study options
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
If you don’t have the time to do a full degree, you might want to look at:
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Diploma in Agriculture Pg 38
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Diploma in Farm Management Pg 38
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If your interests are more around the business side of agriculture, perhaps you’d prefer: Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture ) Pg 16 Next steps If this looks like the degree for you, then download an application form or apply on-line www.lincoln.ac.nz/application If you need more information at any time, email us at land@lincoln.ac.nz or call us toll-free on 0800 10 60 10 (within NZ)
The structure above shows the minimum number of 300 level courses and the maximum number of 100 level courses. You can choose to take more 300 or 200 level courses.
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