1. The University of Queensland (UQ)
  2. Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

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The University of Queensland (UQ) | Gatton
Gatton, Queensland
Duration
3 years
Estimated Fee / Year
AUD $54,096
SACE / WACE Requirement
ATAR 73
Intake
Feb

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Agronomy
  • Animal Science
  • Horticulture
Natural Sciences
QS#55AUS#4

Agriculture and Forestry
QS#15AUS#1
Biological Sciences
QS#59AUS#2

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Studying in Gatton, QLD

Aerial view of the UQ Gatton campus
Aerial view of the UQ Gatton campus
The heritage-listed Foundation Building, built in 1896, is a conference and function centre
The heritage-listed Foundation Building, built in 1896, is a conference and function centre
School of Veterinary Science Research
School of Veterinary Science Research
Clinical Skills Hub for veterinary science students to practise their clinical skills
Clinical Skills Hub for veterinary science students to practise their clinical skills
Scintigraphy imaging technique at the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital
Scintigraphy imaging technique at the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital
Dairy assistant milks the cows at the UQ Gatton dairy
Dairy assistant milks the cows at the UQ Gatton dairy
The Hybrid Cooling Tower, UQ Geothermal Centre
The Hybrid Cooling Tower, UQ Geothermal Centre
Plant Industries Lab
Plant Industries Lab
Gatton Solar Research Facility
Gatton Solar Research Facility
JK Murray Library
JK Murray Library
UQ Sport Gatton Fitness Centre
UQ Sport Gatton Fitness Centre
War Memorial Swimming Pool
War Memorial Swimming Pool
Common room in the Halls of Residence
Common room in the Halls of Residence
Gatton, QLD (Out-of-City)
The University of Queensland (UQ)
QS#42AUS#6
  • Location: Gatton, Queensland
  • Nearby: As UQ's rural campus, it is located in the Lockyer Valley, 87 kilometres west of Brisbane’s city centre, and halfway between Ipswich and Toowoomba
  • Getting here : Private buses like Greyhound and Murrays coaches run between Brisbane and Gatton campus several times each day; A rail-bus service is available i.e. take Ipswich-Rosewood-line train to Rosewood station, then transfer onto the 539 bus to Gatton campus.
  • Faculties : Home to research facilities in agricultural, environmental and veterinary sciences
  • It is also a working farm, with more than 1000 hectares of dairy, pig, crop and grazing units, as well as post-harvest facilities and greenhouses

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

SACE / WACE
ATAR 73
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

Entry Requirements Details

Pre-requisites : English, Mathematics

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
6.5 (6.0)
Pearson (PTE)
64 (60)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
AUD $54,096*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
February
Duration
3 years

Living Cost in Gatton, QLD

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Living costs with rent

AUD $2,300 - $2,800 / month
Rent / month
AUD $800 - $1,700
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + AUD $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

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Requirements

Eligible applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • International student
  • Have received an unconditional offer to study full-time at UQ
  • Have satisfied the program entry rank and English language proficiency requirements
  • Have achieved a competitive score as determined by the University among the pool of offer holders for programs in their commencement semester
  • Available to students enrolling full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs of at least 16 units
  • Have not received another scholarship, tuition fee reduction or rebate from UQ
  • Have not received a full scholarship/sponsorship from another organisation (applicants with partial scholarships/sponsorships may be considered)

Awards Details

Fee reduction of 25% per annum for the duration of the enrolled coursework program

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Requirements

  • Must be an international student.
  • Must hold a passport from one of the eligible countries (listed in Africa, Europe, Latin America, North Asia, Pacific, South Asia, Southeast Asia).
  • Must have applied to study full-time at UQ in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program of at least 16 units
  • Must have received an unconditional offer (or satisfied all conditions of a conditional offer).
  • Must meet program entry rank and English language requirements.
  • Must have achieved a competitive score as determined by the University.
  • Must not have received another scholarship or tuition reduction from UQ or a full scholarship/sponsorship from another organisation.

Awards Details

Fee reduction of 20% per annum for the duration of the enrolled coursework program

Application

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University Intakes

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February 2026 Intake
30 November
July 2026 Intake
31 May
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