Major - AgriFood
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3045.1
Related Courses
2743.12
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.2
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Bachelor of Science
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3755.2
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Bachelor of Medical Science
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3756.2
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.2
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3763.2
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
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3764.2
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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4748.4
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
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6042.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
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6043.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses:
YES, but restrictions apply.
Opportunities are rapidly emerging for you to lead a new AgriFood future. Immersed in an approach that integrates social, economic and environmental values, students will view plant and animal production from consumer contexts to explore personal and community perceptions about food sustainability. This innovative degree merges topics of agriculture, food and health to empower you to design solutions for international development, community education and the urban–rural interface. The WSU AgriFood major is a hands-on experience, developing confidence and giving graduates an excellent foundation for careers in teaching, research, biotechnology and industry. The flexibility of the major also enables students to combine their interest with other disciplines including animal science, ecology, zoology, innovative foods, heath and business. Throughout study, engagement with industry and community will inspire you to take action towards a regenerative and more environmentally sustainable AgriFood future.
Major
Structure
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements.
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in AgriFood requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
301443
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Introduction to Agrifood
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Spring session
301444
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Introduction to Food Science
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And one of:
And one of:
And one elective unit
Year 2
Autumn session
301445
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Science Research Methods
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And two elective units
Spring session
301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301448
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Protected Cropping Technology
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And one elective unit
Year 3
Autumn session
And two elective units
Spring session
301449
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Agricultural Technology
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301450
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Agricultural Biosecurity
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And two elective units
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in AgriFood, given above.
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies:
SM1100 Education Studies
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1100 as flexible units within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in AgriFood requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
301443
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Introduction to Agrifood
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Spring session
301444
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Introduction to Food Science
|
And one of:
And one of:
And one elective unit
Year 2
Autumn session
301445
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Science Research Methods
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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And one elective unit
Spring session
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
301448
|
Protected Cropping Technology
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Year 3
Autumn session
301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective unit
Spring session
301449
|
Agricultural Technology
|
301450
|
Agricultural Biosecurity
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Commencing in Term 1
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1: College Units
Standard 3 term year
Preparatory unit:
And
Eight university level units comprising:
700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700061
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Introduction to Human Biology (UWSC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
300932
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Natural Science Research Methods
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And two elective units
Spring session
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
301448
|
Protected Cropping Technology
|
And one elective unit
Year 3
Autumn session
And two elective units
Spring session
301449
|
Agricultural Technology
|
301450
|
Agricultural Biosecurity
|
And two elective units