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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)

School

Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Academic contact

Penelope Smith

Location(s)

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic)

Open to all courses

No

Structure

120 credit points

Level one30 credit points
Level two30 credit points
Level three60 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