Graduate Diploma of Science (Agricultural Science)

Graduate Diploma

Broaden your knowledge, skills and career prospects by studying the Graduate Diploma of Science (Agricultural Science). This flexible degree enables graduates to study the major challenges for Agricultural Sciences both globally and nationally in the 21st century.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview

Broaden your knowledge, skills and career prospects by studying the Graduate Diploma of Science (Agricultural Science). This flexible degree enables graduates to study the major challenges for Agricultural Sciences both globally and nationally in the 21st century.
Coupled with knowledge and skills selected by you from a range of agricultural themes based on agricultural machinery, climate risk, crop science, precision agriculture, soil management and viticulture.
Join an industry where there is strong demand for university educated professionals.

Further study

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Science, students have the potential to move into the Master of Science coursework degree or the Master of Research if they meet other requirements for entry.

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

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Graduate Certificate of Science (Agricultural Science)

Study locations

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes

By studying the Graduate Diploma of Science (Agricultural Sciences) you can broaden your career prospects to include employment in agricultural consulting, agricultural science laboratories, climate risk analysis, crop production, farm technologies and precision agriculture, soils management and viticulture.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 8 x specialisation courses 8 Total 8

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

Residential schools

All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

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, 2 or 3.


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
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)