Master of Science (Agricultural Science)
Master of Science (Agricultural Science)
Grow your career in agriculture Learning in our Master of Science (Agricultural Science) degree, you will develop an understanding of both national and global challenges associated with agricultural production. With Australia’s current decline in water ability and quality, there is a strong demand for educated professionals with knowledge of contemporary…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Grow your career in agriculture
Learning in our Master of Science (Agricultural Science) degree, you will develop an understanding of both national and global challenges associated with agricultural production.
With Australia’s current decline in water ability and quality, there is a strong demand for educated professionals with knowledge of contemporary agricultural approaches.
Expand your knowledge in climate risk analysis, food security in the 21st century, soil mechanics and emerging technologies in agriculture, which will put you at the forefront of establishing sustainable agroecosystems.
You will have the opportunity to decide between two different pathways of study in your masters degree:
Research Project track — the Research Project track equips you with research skills and allows you to develop a research thesis through a project in your chosen disciplinary application area.
Research Training track — the Research Training track allows you to develop your research capability and gain specialised cognitive and technical skills to prepare for a professional career in science.
Further study
You can progress to study the Master of Science (Research) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after successfully completing the Master of Science (Agricultural Science).
Career outcomes
Graduates from the Master of Science (Agriculture Science) can expect career opportunities in agricultural consulting, agricultural science laboratories, climate risk analysis, crop production, farm technologies and precision agriculture, soils management and viticulture.
Other specialisations
- Applied Climate Science
- Astrophysics
- Environment & Sustainability
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Sport & Exercise
REQUIREMENTS
3-year Bachelor degree, or equivalent, from a recognised university.
or
equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.
IELTS (Academic only) – Overall minimum score of 6.5 and no individual band score of less than 6.0; TOEFL (internet based) – Overall minimum score of 90 and no individual skills score of less than 20; Pearson (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 58 and no individual Communicative Skills score of less than 58; Cambridge C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency – Overall minimum score of 185 with no less than 185 in each skill.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1 QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242 Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243 Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022
