Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness
As at 31 January 2014, the following Resolutions for the Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness are still subject to Academic Board approval.
Course rules
Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness (Honours)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
Code |
Course title |
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BH009 |
Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
0.
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.
4 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in table of units of study for the Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness. The Dean may approve some variation in units of study required for the degree for exceptionally talented students.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points, including:
(a)
162 credit points of core units of study including an internship (12 credit points) and a research project (24 credit points); and
(3)
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.
5 Majors
(2)
Students must complete at least 72 credit points of identified units of study to achieve a major in Agribusiness and must complete at least 72 credit points of identified units of study to achieve a major in Food Science.
6 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1)
All candidates for the degree are considered for the award of the degree with honours. Honours is awarded to meritorious candidates.
Class of honours |
Overall honours mark |
Minimum WAM Years 2/3 |
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First Class |
mark >= 75 |
65 |
Second Class, Division 1 |
70 <= mark < 75 |
65 |
Second Class, Division 2 |
65 <= mark < 70 |
65 |
Honours not awarded |
mark <65 |
n/a |