GraduateAgriculture
Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma 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. Core subjects cover plant and animal disciplines alongside current and emerging environmental and industry impacts, developing written, verbal and leadership skills.
Melbourne is ranked third in Australia for agriculture and forestry. More than 90 per cent of graduates find employment after completing the course.
Fees & duration
English test scores
Verified study.unimelb.edu.au ↗
Course structure
Study plan in 11 parts
Subjects
- Climate Change:Agric.Impacts&Adaptation
- Australian Agriculture
Agribusiness Discipline Core Subjects
- Agribusiness 2
- Managing Markets
- Agribusiness 1
Animal Science Discipline Core Subjects
- Nutrition and Feed Science
- Monogastric Science
- Genetics and Animal Breeding
Crop and Soil Sciences Discipline Core Subjects
- Advanced Plant Breeding and Improvement
- Sustainable Food Production
- Soil Science and Management
Food Sustainability Discipline Core Subjects
- Sustainable Food: Policy and Practice
- Agricultural Advisory Practice & Theory
Agricultural Innovation and Extension Discipline Core Subjects
- Agricultural Extension
and one of
- Leadership and Strategy for Agribusiness
- Managing Innovation and Change
Subjects
- Sensory Evaluation
- The Politics of Food
- Leading workforce change in agri-food
- Behaviour of Farm & Companion Animals
- Current Issues in Dairy Science
- Sustainability and Behaviour Change
Subjects
- Nutrition Politics and Policy
- Dairy Systems
- Meat and Meat Products
- Biosecurity: Managing Invasive Species
- Farm Trees & Agroforestry
- Plant Food Products
- Research Methods For Life Sciences
Subjects
- Animal Welfare
Subjects
- Advances in Crop Monitoring Methods
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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