Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science
Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science
This Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete an extended major in Agricultural Science and Technology, and some units from the Master of Agricultural Science. You can then choose to exit…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete an extended major in Agricultural Science and Technology, and some units from the Master of Agricultural Science. You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science, or continue with the Master of Agricultural Science and be awarded a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a Master of Agricultural Science at the end of the four years.
This Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s course will prepare you to meet the demands of an agricultural industry rapidly being transformed by technology and digitalisation.
Course structure
In your first three years, you will complete the Agricultural Science and Technology (extended major) and a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete your selected specialisation in the Master of Agricultural Science.
Why study this course?
Agricultural technology (‘AgTech’) is rapidly developing and there is a high demand for graduates in this area, especially those who are also skilled in agricultural science
UWA is well-equipped for teaching and research with a field station, a research farm and the outstanding research and outreach activities of the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, the Institute of Agriculture, the Centre for Plant Genetics and Breeding, SoilsWest and the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative
UWA has built strong links with industries and professional networks to increase your career opportunities upon graduation
You’ll learn to
integrate agricultural knowledge with skills in geographic information systems (GIS), programming and data analysis to guide decision making for improved agricultural productivity;
be a critical thinker who is scientifically skilled and able to address global challenges such as climate change and increasing demand for food and fibre
assess how climate, soils, plants, animals and farm management practices influence agricultural production
evaluate how agricultural trade and commodity marketing can be applied to manage price risk
have the necessary skills to undertake research projects, from inception and design of experimental hypotheses to testing, analyses and communication of results
Career Pathways
Agricultural Science is a growing industry resulting in a wide range of career opportunities from the laboratory to field work and the city to the rural areas. Industries hiring graduates in this field include government agencies, universities, consulting firms, food industries and fertiliser companies.
Graduates are employed as:
Agronomists
Breeders
Farm Managers
Researchers
Consultants
Managers
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
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