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University of Western Australia

The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science will prepare students to gain knowledge and skills needed for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science. Australian agriculture is a key part of the world's food supply system. The challenges of a rapidly growing population, climate change, and the limitations of land and fresh water all impact on the ability of agriculture to meet the demand for food, fiber and fuel. To address this demand an understanding of the complex factors that shape agricultural systems is necessary. Agricultural Science provides the research, technology and information for the sustainable, profitable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. Studies in agriculture include soil science, genetics, cropping and pasture systems, soil-plant interaction, livestock production, agricultural economics and agribusiness. University of Western Australia is well equipped for teaching and research in agricultural science, with a field station at Shenton Park and the University's new research farm near Princely, which aims to be self-supporting, sustainable, carbon-neutral, clean, green and ethical – a best practice farm. Teaching in agricultural science is also supported by the outstanding research and outreach activities of the Institute of Agriculture, the Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA), the International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research (ICPBER) and the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI).
Good knowledge of agriculture.
Major studies focuses on soil science, genetics, cropping and pasture systems, soil-plant interaction, livestock production, agricultural economics and agribusiness.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
Students with a Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science can pursue further studies by completing the Master of Agricultural Science (coursework) with a specialization in Agricultural Economics, Animal Production, Genetics & Breeding, Plant Production or Soil Science.
This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science. There is a shortage of agricultural science graduates. Career opportunities range from the laboratory to the field, from the city to rural areas, as breeders, agronomists, farm managers, market development officers, journalists and bankers. Graduates are employed as consultants, managers or researchers, by government agencies, universities, consulting firms, food industries, fertilizer companies, and international agencies. "Career Harvest" is a website launched by the Australian Council of Deans Of Agriculture to assist with finding professional careers in agriculture. This course leads to become Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Scientist, Biotechnologist, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist.
$30980, per year.
1 year.