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University of Melbourne

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Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences

  • Graduate Certificate

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate certificate from Australia's number 2 university for agricultural science. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in Australia's $61 billion agricultural sector or forge an international career.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time, 12 months part-time
Course Code
GC-AGSC
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$18,496 per year

About this course

OverviewCourse overviewOverview

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate certificate from Australia's number 2 university for agricultural science1. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in Australia's $61 billion agricultural sector or forge an international career. Develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to accelerate your professional development and prepare you for an lasting and impactful career.

Specialise and focus your career

The graduate certificate allows you to focus on one area of specialisation or complete a variety of subjects across each of the five specialisations.

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Extension & Innovation
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Production
  • Food Sustainability.
Integrated professional practice

Industry-relevant and research-led knowledge are integral to the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences. You will learn from the University of Melbourne's world-renowned academic staff, as well as attending guest lectures from leaders at the top of the Australian agricultural sector.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course overview

Overview

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate certificate from Australia's number 2 university for agricultural science1. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in Australia's $61 billion agricultural sector or forge an international career. Develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to accelerate your professional development and prepare you for an lasting and impactful career.

Specialise and focus your career

The graduate certificate allows you to focus on one area of specialisation or complete a variety of subjects across each of the five specialisations.

Available specialisations are:

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Extension & Innovation
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Production
  • Food Sustainability.
Integrated professional practice

Industry-relevant and research-led knowledge are integral to the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences. You will learn from the University of Melbourne's world-renowned academic staff, as well as attending guest lectures from leaders at the top of the Australian agricultural sector.

Career pathways

Course overviewOverview

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate certificate from Australia's number 2 university for agricultural science1. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in Australia's $61 billion agricultural sector or forge an international career. Develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to accelerate your professional development and prepare you for an lasting and impactful career.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of Melbourne.
86%
Overall satisfaction
87.3%
Skill scale
76.9%
Teaching scale
76.3%
Employed full-time
$70k
Average salary