Shape the future with ag science
Want a career that’s hands-on, high-tech and can actually help save the planet?
By 2050, there’ll be nearly 10 billion people to feed. That means the world needs smart, innovative agricultural scientists more than ever.
With a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from The University of Queensland, you’ll have what it takes to dive into everything from food security and sustainability to animal health and cutting-edge agricultural technology.
Get your boots dirty
At UQ, you’ll be part of the next generation tackling climate change, sustainable farming and global food production. A Bachelor of Ag Science degree at UQ will set you up with:
- The flexibility to tailor your degree with majors like Agronomy, Animal Science or Horticulture.
- Practical experience from field trips, industry visits and 120-hours of industry placement.
- Industry-ready skills developed in UQ’s labs and paddocks through Summer and Winter Research Programs.
Experience working on over 1,000 hectares of subtropical farmland as part of UQ’s world-leading ag facilities.
What’s it really like on the ground?
Check out how UQ grad Stephanie Sammes went from suburban high schooler to global cattle heat stress expert, and start picturing where ag science could take you!
Travel the world as an expert in cattle heat stress
Working in agriculture is not something Stephanie Sammes had initially planned on.
“I’m not from a family of farmers, I’m from the suburbs,” she says, “but my high school taught agricultural science and it opened my eyes to all the opportunities and pathways within agriculture.”
With Australia’s agribusiness sector contributing billions of dollars annually, Stephanie has found huge opportunity to make a lasting impact.
“Agriculture is a really rewarding industry,” she says. “There are a lot more jobs available than there are people entering the sector. You can be more successful than you imagine. Get an ag degree and it can provide endless opportunities within many industries globally.”
Pathway to success
Stephanie chose to study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) at The University of Queensland, going on to complete a PhD in Animal Sciences with a research focus on feedlot cattle nutrition and heat stress.
“UQ is the only university with everything on campus,” she says. “Dairy, cattle, cropping, feedlot research facilities, all within walking distance of your classes at UQ’s Gatton campus. UQ is so hands-on and practical. What you learn in lectures, you’re seeing applied in person at the on-site UQ farms. Students who graduate from UQ are held in high regard within industry.”
Find your passion
Stephanie had a natural interest in cattle, and the more she leaned in to ruminant nutrition and heat stress, the more opportunities she found.
“I just really love working with cows. It’s such an interesting and important sector within Australia, and there are so many different projects going on. I love solving problems, finishing a trial and having more questions.”
Stephanie’s speciality is working with cattle and heat stress.
“As our climate changes and we work to meet growing food demand, there’s so much new research on heat stress worldwide. We’re working to improve animal well-being and animal production. I find it really interesting how animals respond to the environment and how we can better manage that.”
Learn more about how you could shape the future of food, farming and the environment with The University of Queensland’s Bachelor of Agricultural Science.
This post is brought to you by Refraction Media in collaboration with University of Queensland.
