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University of Western Australia

Plant and animal genetics play an important role in enhancing the world's future supply of food and fiber, especially in this era of climate change. The Master of Agricultural Science, with a specialization in Genetics and Breeding, is designed for students who have a broad interest in genetics and its application to either plant and animal breeding or natural resource conservation. This course will provide a solid grounding in the disciplines of genetics and molecular genetics and how these techniques are applied to the theory and practice of modern breeding and conservation of genetic resources. 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.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 Pingelly, 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).
Basic knowledge of agriculture and biology.
Major studies include development of solid grounding in the disciplines of genetics and molecular genetics and how these techniques are applied to the theory and practice of modern breeding and conservation of genetic resources.
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 Master of Agricultural Science from University Of Western Australia can pursue further studies in research including the Master of Science by Thesis and Coursework in, for example, Genetics and Breeding or Agricultural 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 and career opportunities range from the laboratory to the field, from the city to rural areas, as breeders, agronomist, 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 students to become Agricultural Scientist, Biotechnologist, Geneticist.
$30980, per year.
2 years