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.
Please contact the Practical Work Co-ordinator for further information [email protected] or phone +64 3 423 0061.
Courses
Compulsory Courses
ANSC 105 Animal Science
LINC 101 Land, People and Economies
MGMT 103 Primary Industry Systems
PHSC 101 Chemistry IA
PLSC 104 Plant Science I
SOSC 106 Soil Science I
ANSC 213 Livestock Production Science
MGMT 201 Principles of Agricultural Systems
PLSC 204 Plant Production Systems
QMET 201 Biometrics
SOSC 224 Soil Management
AGRI 393 Agricultural Practicum
At least 60 credits from the following schedule:
ANSC 312 Dairy Production Science
ANSC 314 Meat and Wool Production Science
MGMT 316 Analysis and Planning in Agricultural Systems
MGMT 317 Development and Investment in Agricultural Systems
QMET 306 Experimentation
PLSC 320 Crop Science
PLSC 321 Pasture Agronomy
SOSC 340 Advanced Soil Management
Electives
A full list of all courses can be found in the Schedule of Courses. Students should obtain course advice to ensure that course choices form a coherent programme of study.