GraduateAgriculture
Graduate Diploma in Food Security
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Food Security is an early exit award within Murdoch's Master of Food Security (M1311), for students who complete 24 of the program's 48 credit points. The Master's provides an in-depth appreciation of food security in a global context, examining sustainable food production, the principles and global challenges of food security, biosecurity of the food supply chain, and sustainable development practices, with electives spanning climate change, global governance, policy and innovation.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 24 of the Master of Food Security's 48 credit points, covering core units on food security principles and global challenges, biosecurity of the food supply chain, and sustainable development practices, plus electives such as climate change, global governance, policy and innovation
- completed as an early exit within the Master's program. Full-time duration: 1 year (AQF Level 8, Graduate Diploma)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
VeterinarianANZSCO 234711
On both MLTSSL and ROL, supporting 189/190/491 with a further boost through regional nomination. Needs registration with a state veterinary board, assessed nationally by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
This is an early exit award within Murdoch's Master of Food Security, whose own entry requirement is completion of an AQF Level 7 qualification in the plant, food, ecological, environmental or animal sciences, or an equivalent field approved by the Academic Chair.
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