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Master of Agricultural Science

University of Queensland - Gatton

Gatton, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 44,544
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Gain highly valued leadership, research and problem solving skills and set yourself up for career success in the broad field of agriculture and environment.

The Master of Agricultural Science is designed for recent graduates in any field, those with a Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Science, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills.

You'll select from nearly 40 courses, including those within one of three specialised fields – Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Protection – allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

You may also choose to undertake an independent research project to increase your technical and research skills working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers or in an industry setting.

Graduates demonstrate the ability to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world, and maintaining our environment in situations of increasing community expectations of animal welfare, biosecurity concerns, and competition for limited resources. This greatly expands your career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community or research-based roles.

The Master of Agricultural Science can provide a pathway into an MPhil or PhD.

Program highlights

Study at the university ranked number one in Australia in agriculture, for both research and teaching outcomes.
Learn from research academics who are world leaders in their disciplines, with access to extensive specialist research facilities across two campuses.
Be exposed to the latest advances in agricultural science, including precision agriculture techniques, genetic technologies and sustainable resource management.
Apply and sharpen your skills through field visits and laboratory practicals as part of your courses.

Course Content
What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Agricultural Research Methodologies
- Leadership in Rural Industries and Communities
- Global Challenges in Agriculture
- Principles of Plant Physiology
Complete 32 units for either of the following:
- 32 units from MAgrSc - 2 year duration, or
- 32 units from MAgrSc - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units recognising your prior study and/or work experience)
MAgrSc - 2 year duration

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 8 units for all MAgrSc Foundational Courses, and
- 14 units for all MAgrSc Core Courses, and
- 4 to 10 units from MAgrSc Research Project Courses, and
- 0 to 6 units from MAgrSc Program Elective Courses, and
- 0 to 2 units from General Elective Courses
MAgrSc Foundational Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Emerging Issues in Plant & Animal Biosciences
- Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities
- Global Challenges in Agriculture
- Plant Physiology
MAgrSc Core Courses

Complete 14 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Agronomy
- Integrated Crop Health & Management
- Sustainable Soil Management
- Crop Physiology
- Agricultural & Resource Policy
- International Agricultural Development
- Horticulture Production
MAgrSc Research Project Courses

Complete 4 to 10 units comprising:
- 2 units for all MAgrSc Compulsory Research Project Course, and
- 2 to 8 units from MAgrSc Research Project Courses
MAgrSc Compulsory Research Project Course

Complete 2 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Research Methodologies
MAgrSc Research Project Courses

Complete 2 to 8 units from the following:
- Graduate Research Topic
- Graduate Research Project
Graduate Research Project III
- Code for students commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
Graduate Research Project III
- Code for students commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
MAgrSc Program Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 6 units from the following:
- Plant Breeding
- Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
- Pasture Science & Management
- Design & Analysis of Experiments
- Molecular Diagnostics in Plant Protection
- Plant Interactions
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Protection
General Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 2 units from the following:
- Courses which are chosen from this program or other program lists
- Students may complete up to 2 units of other courses at level 3 or higher from the MAgribus, MAnimSc, MFoodScTech course lists or from other program course lists at the university.
MAgrSc - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units recognising your prior study and/or work experience)

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 14 units for all MAgrSc Core Courses, and
- 4 to 10 units from MAgrSc Research Project Courses, and
- 0 to 6 units from MAgrSc Program Elective Courses, and
- 0 to 2 units from General Elective Courses, and
- 8 units from approved recognised prior study and/or work experience
MAgrSc Core Courses

Complete 14 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Agronomy
- Integrated Crop Health & Management
- Sustainable Soil Management
- Crop Physiology
- Agricultural & Resource Policy
- International Agricultural Development
- Horticulture Production
MAgrSc Research Project Courses

Complete 4 to 10 units comprising:
- 2 units for all MAgrSc Compulsory Research Project Course, and
- 2 to 8 units from MAgrSc Research Project Courses
MAgrSc Compulsory Research Project Course

Complete 2 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Research Methodologies
MAgrSc Research Project Courses

Complete 2 to 8 units from the following:
- Graduate Research Topic
- Graduate Research Project
Graduate Research Project III
- Code for students commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
Graduate Research Project III
- Code for students commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
MAgrSc Program Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 6 units from the following:
- Plant Breeding
- Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
- Pasture Science & Management
- Design & Analysis of Experiments
- Molecular Diagnostics in Plant Protection
- Plant Interactions
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Protection
MAgrSc program elective courses means any courses on the MAgrSc course list (excluding Foundational courses).

General Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 2 units from the following:
- Courses which are chosen from this program or other program lists
- Students may complete up to 2 units of other courses at level 3 or higher from the MAgribus, MAnimSc, MFoodScTech course lists or from other program course lists at the University.
approved recognised prior study and/or work experience

Complete exactly 8 units from the following:
- Prior Learning (8)
Entry Requirement
2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in agricultural science, or
- to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Agricultural Science.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in agricultural science, animal science, biological science, plant science, botany, horticulture or agronomy veterinary science, wildlife biology or zoology.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
- Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.

Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Agricultural Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $44,544

Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Career Prospect
Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Agronomist
- Horticulturalist
- Agricultural scientist
- Agricultural consultant
- Extension and inspection officer
- Plant protection adviser

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland - Gatton

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