The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in table of units of study for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. The Dean may approve some variation in units of study required for the degree for exceptionally talented students.

To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points, including:

150 credit points of core units of study; and

In addition, at least 12, and no more than 18 credit points from units designated as Year 4 specialisation units; and

The remaining units from units designated as Year 3 or Year 4 electives.

A maximum of 6 credit points in Year 3 and 6 credit points in Year 4 may be taken from units outside of the Table (including from other faculties), to count as either Year 3 or Year 4 electives.

All candidates for the degree are considered for the award of the degree with honours. Honours is awarded to meritorious candidates.

To qualify for the award of honours a candidate must have:

achieved an average WAM over Years 2/3 of at least 65; and

achieved a WAM in Year 4 of at least 65.

Refer to the resolutions of the faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources for the calculation of the WAM and the level of the honours award.

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class according to the conditions specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, but who have otherwise satisfied the course requirements, will be awarded the pass degree.

These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.

Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.