GraduateAgriculture
Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Melbourne covers the fundamental and applied science behind sustainable, profitable food and fibre production, preparing graduates for Australia's $61 billion agricultural sector or an international career. Students choose from five specialisations, including agribusiness, animal breeding and welfare, and crop production, developing scientific research literacy alongside written, verbal and visual communication skills.
More than 90 per cent of graduates find employment after completing the course, working across global agricultural boundaries.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
All students are required to take the core subject
- Australian Agriculture
Subjects
- Monogastric Science
- Agribusiness 1
- Agricultural Advisory Practice & Theory
- Soil Science and Management
Subjects
- The Politics of Food
- Behaviour of Farm & Companion Animals
- Genetics and Animal Breeding
- Current Issues in Dairy Science
- Sustainability and Behaviour Change
- Managing Markets
Subjects
- Nutrition Politics and Policy
- Sustainable Food Production
- Dairy Systems
- Nutrition and Feed Science
- Meat and Meat Products
- Climate Change:Agric.Impacts&Adaptation
- Biosecurity: Managing Invasive Species
- Farm Trees & Agroforestry
- Sustainable Food: Policy and Practice
- Plant Food Products
- Animal Welfare
- Agricultural Extension
- Leading workforce change in agri-food
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
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
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or Have six years of documented relevant experience. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy . The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.
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