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University of Western Australia

A Master of Agricultural Science, with a specialization in Plant Production, will provide students with the knowledge and skills to contribute for solving major problems facing the world such as biodiversity loss, climate change and food security. 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). 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. Western Australia has thousands of endemic plant species and countless adaptations to extreme environments, which makes it an exceptional location for studying plant science.
Basic knowledge of agriculture and biology.
Major studies include development of knowledge and skills to contribute for solving major problems facing the world such as biodiversity loss, climate change and food security is included as major concept of study in this course.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
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.
$30980, per year.
2 years