Bachelor of Agricultural Science

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science offers three majors: Animal Science, Animal Health, and Crop and Pasture Science. The flexible degree structure allows students to gain specialised knowledge in one or two majors. You can also choose a minor in either Equine Science or Applied Animal Production to complement your studies.

Yes, Murdoch University is the only city-based university in Australia with a farm and animal production property on the metropolitan campus. This is where you may find yourself developing your animal handling skills, caring for livestock, or managing soils and pastures. The campus also provides easy access to a regional innovation precinct in food and animal production.

Agricultural science offers exceptional career opportunities, with up to 7 graduate roles available per student according to the Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture. Graduates can pursue careers as Agricultural Scientists, Agronomists, Animal Health and Welfare Managers, Farm or Livestock Managers, Research Scientists, Biosecurity Managers, Animal Nutritionists, Wildlife Health Consultants, Genetic Consultants, and Laboratory Scientists in agricultural or veterinary laboratories.

The first year fee for domestic students is $8,115 (Commonwealth Supported Fee) and for international students is $41,990. The full course fee for domestic students is $24,344 and for international students is $125,970. Note that the fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide, based on a typical full-time enrolment of 24 credit points.

Yes, Murdoch University is rated #1 in WA for overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, teaching quality and student support according to the Good Universities Guide 2026. It is also highly regarded in WA for Positive Overall Experience, Skills Development, Teaching Practices, Facilities and Resources, Support and Services in Agricultural and Environmental Studies, based on the QILT Student Satisfaction Survey 2023–2024.