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Agricultural sciences

Why study Agricultural sciences?

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 have access some of the best teaching and research facilities in the world. AgriBio, the Centre of AgriBioscience is one of Australia’s premier research facilities supporting the agricultural sector through improved productivity, better disease protection and reduced environmental impact.

See the Research tab for information about Masters by research, or PhD.

Career opportunities

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

Courses

Local students

Agricultural sciences courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	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. Please download an application form here. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): 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

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Agricultural sciences international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science (006293M)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 (March)	$25 060
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science continued… Year 2013 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 score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree in agricultural science or a related discipline, or approved international equivalent. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Agricultural Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.

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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