Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science (BAgribus/BWSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2392
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Agribusiness course list and the Bachelor of Wildlife Science course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2392
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
CRICOS Code: 087889A
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Agribusiness course list and the Bachelor of Wildlife Science course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science?
This 4-year dual degree will deepen your scientific knowledge of wild and captive animal management while developing your commercial and business acumen through one of Australia's leading agribusiness programs.
The program will introduce you to the commercial world behind agriculture, and the complex and rapidly changing distribution channels linking producers with consumers.
You'll learn about marketing, finance and managing people and technologies in agriculture and animal-specific settings. You'll graduate with commercial awareness, an international outlook and technical industry insight.
Under the wildlife science program, you'll focus on whole animal biology and the management of wild animals, including their ecology and conservation, biodiversity and issues associated with human-wildlife interactions.
You'll learn how to implement and evaluate management programs for captive and free-ranging wildlife. You'll be taught by experts involved in the conservation and management of wildlife and exotic animals, and access UQ's specialist animal research and veterinary facilities.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Additional application requirements
You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. Immunisation against Q fever is mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 087889A
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Agribusiness course list and the Bachelor of Wildlife Science course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Agribusiness course list and the Bachelor of Wildlife Science course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- This program includes one or more compulsory field trip courses that may incur additional costs. Please check the course descriptions for more information.
Program rules for the Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science
To complete the Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science
To graduate with a Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
