How to apply
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- UWA Course Code: 72310
- CRICOS Code: 074946D
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- Intake periods: Semester 1 and Semester 2
- Fees
Application Closing Dates
- Semester 1
End of December
- Semester 2
End of June
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World populations and economies are rapidly increasing their demands for food and fibre.
At the same time, agricultural systems are being placed under pressure to meet environmental, social and economic goals. To meet these goals and to maintain or increase production levels, an understanding of the complex factors that shape agricultural systems is required.
The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science.
Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course.
Course outline
The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science (UWA Course Code: 72310) consists of eight coursework units. Students must complete four core units and four optional units chosen from the list below, with their field of specialisation in mind.
Core units:
- AGRI4402 Agricultural Economics
- SCIE4401 Data Use in the Natural Sciences
- SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Science
- SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
Optional units:
- AGRI4401 Advanced Crop Production Science
- AGRI4403 Animal Science and Technology 1
- AGRI4404 Breeding and Animal Biotechnology
- AGRI4405 Breeding and Plant Biotechnology
- AGRI4406 Integrated Pest Management
- AGRI4407 Plant and Human Nutrition
- AGRI4408 Sustainable grazing systems
- ECON4410 Environmental and Resource Economics
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
Further study:
- A Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science may be articulated into a Master of Agricultural Science.
Admission requirements
Applicants require a relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university, or to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Science from this university, or an approved equivalent.
English Language Competence
All applicants for UWA coursework programs must demonstrate a minimum level of English Language Competence.
Course enquiries
Science Student Office
The University of Western Australia
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Crawley, WA 6009
- Telephone:
- +(61 8) 6488 7333
- Fax:
- +(61 8) 6488 1058
- Email:
- postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
University information
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