Course guide: Bachelor of Agriculture

Getting started in the Bachelor of Agriculture

Congratulations on receiving your offer to study the Bachelor of Agriculture! This is your opportunity to use science, technology and business to tackle critical sustainability issues and build a career with lasting impact.

We know that you have lots of questions about your studies and we want to ensure that you have a smooth transition to university life. If you haven't already, make sure you accept your offer to confirm your place here, sign up to Orientation and other important events and check out the useful resources below to help you in your first week of study.

Getting started at Melbourne BAg Orientation

University of Melbourne Handbook

The University of Melbourne Handbook is the official source of course and subject information – you'll consult it every year to learn about subject prerequisites, assessment, contact hours and timetable details.

BAg in the Handbook

Q fever screening and vaccination

If you are a student in the Bachelor of Agriculture, providing evidence of Q Fever inoculation is compulsory as part of your enrolment and participation in the course. Find out how to arrange and register your vaccination before you start your study.

Q fever vaccinations

More subject planning information

Subjects with special requirements and restrictions

Some subjects require vaccinations and special equipment like lab equipment and PPE, while others have limited capacity – some of them are available on a "first come, first served" basis, while others have selection criteria.

Quota subjects

Undergraduate research projects

Undertaking a research project is a fantastic way to develop practical scientific skills. It will also provide valuable experience to students considering honours, masters or a PhD in Science.

Research project subjects

The Learning Management System

The Learning Management System (LMS) is where you access subjects, watch lectures and submit assignments. Log in to the LMS

My.unimelb

My.unimelb is where you can access your student email, calendar and personal and enrolment details. Visit My.unimelb

Stop 1 and student services

We offer one of the most comprehensive student support networks in Australia, including health and welfare, careers and employability and administrative and learning support services and resources. Stop 1 can connect you with the full range of student services to support your success, either online or in-person.

Student services directory Contact Stop 1

Supporting your study

Peer mentoring

To help you settle in, meet new people and learn more about everything the University has to offer, you will be matched with a peer mentor and a group of first-year peers from your course who you will meet throughout the first few weeks of your first semester.

Melbourne Peer Mentoring Program

Academic advising

In your second semester, you will be matched with an academic adviser, who you will meet with four times throughout your studies. Your adviser will be an experienced member of the Faculty’s teaching team and will take an active interest in your wellbeing, progress and success throughout your degree.

Academic Advising at Melbourne