Master of Science in Agriculture (1.5 Years)
Master of Science in Agriculture (1.5 Years)
This is a coursework and research-based program designed to equip agricultural scientists with specialist professional knowledge in conceptual, scientific and technical competencies related to food and fibre production and land management. Specialisation in a discipline is available through the completion of the research project. Career outcomes Agricultural scientists are in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a coursework and research-based program designed to equip agricultural scientists with specialist professional knowledge in conceptual, scientific and technical competencies related to food and fibre production and land management. Specialisation in a discipline is available through the completion of the research project. Career outcomes
Agricultural scientists are in high demand and our graduates consistently rate us 5-stars for Full-Time Employment in the Good Universities Guide. Your career opportunities could include:
agricultural extension and consulting
agricultural research
banking and finance
agronomist
farm management
animal health, welfare and nutrition
agricultural and veterinary sales and marketing
government departments of primary industry
precision agriculture
education and training
soil conservation. Learning outcomes: demonstrate an advanced understanding of the problem solving and research methods and processes of agricultural science and that current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry;
exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge of agricultural science by demonstrating advanced knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of agriculture;
critically analyse, solve and implement advanced research topics, complex problems, and practical applications within the disciplines of agricultural science, and develop the skills necessary to plan and execute an independent piece of research, interpret, critically analyse and evaluate data generated through research activities in order to effectively understand and apply solutions to diverse challenges facing agricultural systems, and communicate the impact of this work;
apply highly developed skills in written and oral scientific communication to demonstrate independence of thought and to transmit complex knowledge and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
demonstrate an advanced level of independence and accountability of professional practice or scholarship; interpret and apply scientific principles to the management of agricultural problems, and where applicable, in line with the regulatory frameworks;
conduct a research investigation in a research or professional environment by critically analysing a challenging complex or multi-faceted problem, identifying research questions, designing and planning a project; selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools to address a research question; integrating their own research findings with the current body of disciplinary knowledge/paradigms; and analysing, interpreting and critically evaluating research findings.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry is based on a bachelor qualification, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, bachelor with honours, or overseas equivalent of any of the listed qualifications. English Language Requirements: An IELTS (Academic): overall score – 6.0, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking – 5.5; TOEFL Computer-based test overall score – 213, Internet-based test overall score -79, Writing – 22; Pearson PTE (Academic) overall score -57, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking – 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
