Graduate Certificate of Science (Agricultural Science)

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate of Science (Agricultural Sciences) enables graduates from a range of science related disciplines to gain an overview of the direction of global agriculture in the 21st century and enhance their knowledge base of specific skills in agricultural production.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May

Domestic Fees

$4,470 per year

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Science (Agricultural Sciences) enables graduates from a range of science related disciplines to gain an overview of the direction of global agriculture in the 21st century and enhance their knowledge base of specific skills in agricultural production.
Up-skill and broaden your career prospects in an area where demand is growing for educated professionals.
In this degree you have the opportunity to study areas such as food security, the application of new technologies to agricultural production and research, crop biology, soil management and advances in agricultural machinery, among others.

Further study

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Agricultural Sciences), students have the ability to move into the Graduate Diploma of Science.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.

or

equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes

By studying the Graduate Certificate of Science (Agricultural Science) you can broaden your career prospects to include employment in agricultural consulting, aspects of crop science, agricultural science laboratories, field-based research and on-farm technologies.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units 2 x core courses 2 2 x specialisation courses 2 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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