Agricultural Science (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
CRICOS course code
006293M
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Agricultural Science covers a wide area of scientific and economic disciplines. This course encourages a basic understanding of the relationships between soils, plants, animals, agribusiness and the environment. It is designed to meet individual student's interests. The course provides the opportunity to prepare for higher degree study such as the Master of Agricultural Science or PhD.
Work has commenced on the $230-million Centre for AgriBiosciences and the $90-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.
Course structure
The structure comprises coursework from the undergraduate degrees and a research project, visit:
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
20 600
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or a related discipline, or approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Agricultural scientists work across a range of resource sustainability and agricultural production tasks, and higher qualifications provide the opportunity to advance both theory and practice in these fields.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au