Employment opportunities in the food and beverage sector include positions in the wine and brewing industries and in cereal chemistry. Research and development into the production of processed products from cereal crops is of increasing importance. Positions are also available in environmental chemistry, environmental monitoring, pollution control and bioremediation in both rural and urban environments. First year There are no first year courses in Agricultural Chemistry. All students must study first year chemistry.
Most students also choose to study first year biology, geology or physics.
The study of Agricultural Chemistry begins in second year when you will study aspects of physical, organic and analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. You will also learn the analytical methods which are used widely in the environmental and biological sciences. An Honours year is available and requires a fourth year of study and research. You can choose to combine your major in Agricultural Chemistry with any other major available in the Bachelor of Science degree. Most students choose to study subjects such as biology, chemistry, microbiology or soil science with agricultural chemistry.