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Agricultural science

Why study Agricultural science?

Our innovative programs cater for those seeking advanced study and for students from other disciplines. Understand and develop a range of skills in the production, sustainability and business aspects of agriculture. Focus on plants, animals or biotechnology. Learn the skills for research or management in science or agribusiness organisations. Students will soon access some of the best teaching and research facilities in the world. AgriBio, the Centre of AgriBioscience is under construction and will be one of Australia’s premier research facilities supporting the agricultural sector through improved productivity, better disease protection and reduced environmental impact.

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Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in agricultural science and production, resource management, agribusiness management and sustainability.

Courses

Local students

Agricultural science courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Master of Agricultural Science and Management	Melbourne	2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Master of Agricultural Science and Management continued… Course description This course offers graduates a range of skills in and understanding of the production, sustainability and business areas of agriculture, with the opportunity for additional focus on plant, animal or biotechnology areas. Core subjects and case-study teaching impart the generic skills required for research or management in science or agribusiness organisations. Prerequisite Australian Bachelor of Science or approved equivalent, with specialisation in an agricultural or biological discipline. Consideration is also be given to applicants with an equivalent qualification based on a degree or diploma, and relevant work experience. Selection is based on academic merit. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 11 February for Semester 1 and 8 July for Semester 2. Full course details Agricultural Science and Management (Master)Melbourne
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science	Melbourne	1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time	Semester 1 (March)
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science continued… 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 interests and provides students the opportunity to prepare for higher study such as the Master of Agricultural Science or a PhD. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University up to two weeks prior to commencement. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Full course details Agricultural Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

Agricultural science international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science (006293M)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 (February)	$23 360
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science continued… Year 2012 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 interests and provides students the opportunity to prepare for higher study such as the Master of Agricultural Science or a PhD. 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 La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or a related discipline, or approved international equivalent. Course details Agricultural Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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