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University of Western Australia

Soil management is of great importance in all environments and depends on an in-depth understanding of the nature of soil and how it responds to various forms of disturbance with a view to its sustainable utilization. A Master of Agricultural Science, with a specialization in Soil Science, will provide students with an understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, and hydrological processes that effect soil, as well as the design and implementation of appropriate soil management practices. 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.
Basic knowledge of soil and biology.
Major studies include gaining of in-depth understanding of the nature of soil and how it responds to various forms of disturbance with a view to its sustainable utilization and understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, hydrological processes that effect soil, as well as the design and implementation of appropriate soil management practices is included as major part of study.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
The Master of Agricultural Science( Soil Science) is accredited by the Soil Scientist Accreditation Board and graduates are eligible to apply for membership.
This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills which are necessary 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 an Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Scientist, Biotechnologist.
$30980, per year.
2 years