La Trobe University

Diploma of Agricultural Science

Gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to launch an agricultural career with La Trobe's Diploma of Agricultural Science. Build foundational skills in agriculture, across plant and animal sciences, agricultural systems, agribusiness, land and soil management, and sustainable agricultural practices. Graduate with the qualification you need to fast-track your agricultural career in just twelve months. By completing La Trobe's Diploma of Agricultural Science, you will: develop a strong understanding of agricultural principles, practices and technologies gain practical and hands-on experiences via laboratories in chemistry, biology and genetics apply your practical understanding with real-world case studies that address productivity and sustainability issues locally, nationally and globally explore solutions to real-world agricultural problems using scientific and economic concepts graduate with a pathway to further study, with this course acting as a direct pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Agriculture.