Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in agricultural science, animal science, biological science, plant science (botany, horticulture or agronomy), veterinary science, wildlife biology, zoology or an approved discipline. UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Gain highly valued leadership, research and problem solving skills and set yourself up for career success in the broad field of agriculture and environment.
The Master of Agricultural Science is designed for recent agricultural, animal, biological, plant, or veterinary science graduates, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills.
For your 1.5 years of full-time studies, you'll select from nearly 40 courses, including those within one of three specialised fields – Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Protection – allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.
Graduates demonstrate the ability to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world, and maintaining our environment in situations of increasing community expectations of animal welfare, biosecurity concerns, and competition for limited resources. This greatly expands your career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community or research-based roles.
CRICOS CODE: 079380G
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Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Agronomy
Horticulture
Plant Protection
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Agronomist
Horticulturalist
Agricultural scientist
Agricultural consultant
Animal research scientist
Dairy technologist
Agricultural economist
Extension and inspection officer
Land information systems officer
Plant protection adviser
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
