Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Agricultural production is critical to feeding the world’s population. Lincoln University's Bachelor of Agricultural Science (B.Agr.Sc.) addresses the demands for farmers and primary producers to meet the requirements of international markets, including the European Union’s expectation for food to be traceable from paddock to plate.

Lincoln has played a fundamental role in training managers, researchers, consultants and employees in the agricultural sector for 140 years. Our graduates have a reputation for hitting the ground running because our qualifications are applied and relevant.

Real-world examples are integrated into the teaching programmes through case studies, field trips and tours. You must also do a period of industry-based work experience as a requirement of the agriculture programmes.

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science can be awarded with Honours. This pathway is open to students who have completed their sixth semester (normally third year) of study and passed all courses at a sufficently high standard (B average in last two years of study).

Practical Work
A Practicum is a requirement of this programme and full details are available in the handbook.

A summary of requirements is provided:

• 28 weeks in total
• One Dairy farm (minimum 10 weeks - maximum 14 weeks)
• One Sheep/beef farm (minimum 10 weeks - maximum 14 weeks)
• Any time remaining can be on a different type of farm or in an allied industry of your choice.

It is important that students in this programme have the following attributes to ensure successful completion of the Practicum:

• Competence in driving vehicles (previous tractor or truck driving experience is an advantage)
• Previous farming experience is preferred, though not essential
• Physical ability for working on farms without endangering yourself or others.