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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Science

  • Graduate Certificate

Advance your skills with leading agricultural science courses and develop specialisations for further study.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
5561, 079376D
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$24,080 per year / $24,080 total

About this course

Advance your skills with leading agricultural science courses and develop specialisations for further study.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor¿s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on work experience will be assessed individually.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree.
  • a bachelor¿s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on work experience will be assessed individually.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree.
Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience means work:

  • in agronomy and/or horticultural crop production/protection roles, or
  • in environmental management and restoration roles, or
  • in any other profession where you've built a portfolio demonstrating your agricultural science expertise.
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.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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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.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in 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.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact _blank<34> href=<34>https://future-students.uq.edu.au/enquire-online/international<34>>UQ International.

Study locations

Gatton

What you will learn

  • 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.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Agricultural consultant
  • Animal research scientist
  • Agricultural economist
  • Extension and inspection officer
  • Land information systems officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
77%
Teaching scale
78.7%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary