What will I learn?

Nurture a diverse knowledge of agriculture and food production with a broad and deep understanding of the science behind farming, animal production, plant production and soil and nutrient management. Learn how to apply the latest sustainability strategies, and the benefits this has on the paddock to plate journey. If you gain access to Honours, then you can further deepen your learning and practical skills with an original research project in a specific area of agricultural science or specialist farm management.Lincoln University is the Southern Hemispheres oldest recognised specialist land-based university. The Bachelor of Agricultural Science is unique in being a four-year programme.You will develop a broad set of advanced skills spanning not just soil and nutrient management, plant and animal production, and farming systems but also selected advanced level courses in plant protection, genetics and breeding, sustainability, water resources and management, ecology, agroforestry, precision agriculture, biochemistry, resource management law, field research, seed technology and plant and animal physiology.How youll growBecome an expert in the workings of agriculture and production, with a very diverse and advanced level scientific understanding of how the agriculture industry and production systems work.Expanding your worth with in-depth, up-to-the-minute knowledge of soil and its management, animal and plant science and production, farming systems and a diverse range of other sciences of importance to agriculture.Cultivate your expertise and experience through practical work on a farm or in an allied industry of your choice, plus potentially undertake your own novel agricultural research project.Become an expert in applying data from farms, the industry and research science to the improvement and sustainability of agricultural production systems. Career opportunitiesWith a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Lincoln University, youll be an attractive candidate for a rewarding career in Agriculture or Food-production, Consultancy, Research, Technical Development Roles, or Farm Management.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$35,000.00 (US$ 20,878) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

Expected November 2025

Venue

Lincoln University

Ellesmere Junction Road / Springs Road,

LINCOLN,

Canterbury,

7647, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.

Recommended preparation

Agriculture / Horticulture
Biology (highly recommended)
Chemistry (highly recommended)
English (highly recommended)
Maori Studies
Maths / Statistics (highly recommended);

International qualifications

GCE 鈥楢 Levels (taken in countries other than the UK) - A minimum of 3 results with at least 1 grade at Level C or above. (General Studies is not to be used as one of the results.)
Cambridge Pre-U - 3 principal subjects, a GPR and evidence of numeracy
Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) - At least 4 subjects with grades 3 or higher
International Baccalaureate (IB) - The diploma must be completed with a minimum of 24 points

English Language Requirements

IELTS academic score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component less than 5.5
TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in writing)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE) overall score of 169, with no individual component less than 162
Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 50 with no communicative skills score less than 42
Lincoln University English Language LU EL 65%.
NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL) - Level 4 (Academic Endorsement)