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Overview

Discover the science and technology of plant production for food, textiles, fuel and land restoration. You’ll get hands-on commercial experience and gain knowledge in growing plants to specification; weeds, pests and diseases; plant nutrient requirements; fertilisers and soils; and water.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

Academic contact

Penelope Smith

Location(s)

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic)

Open to all courses

No

Structure

120 credit points

Available in courses

Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology - Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic)

Career opportunities

Career pathways

Studying agronomy gives you the skills to work in commercial plant production, agriculture or rural industries. Possible roles include:

  • Agribusiness operations manager
  • Agronomist
  • Crop or soil scientist
  • Grain quality officer
  • Farm operations manager
  • Agricultural consultant

Future employers

Potential employers of agronomy graduates include:

  • Farms and agriculture producers
  • Agribusinesses
  • Agriculture suppliers
  • Horticulture producers
  • Hydroponics companies