GraduateAgriculture
Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science is a one-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for recent graduates in any field and for professionals upgrading their skills. Students select from more than 20 courses, including agronomy, horticulture and plant protection, and learn the latest advances in agricultural science such as precision agriculture, genetic technologies and sustainable resource management, with access to leading facilities. It can lead into the Master of Agricultural Science. Graduates work in government, commercial, community and research roles across crop and soil science, animal production and natural resource management.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Advanced Agronomy [Core course]
- Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities [Core course]
- Integrated Crop Health & Management [Core course]
- International Agricultural Development [Core course]
- Agribusiness Value Chain Management [Elective]
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement [Elective]
- Plant Pathology [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
- and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
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 eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree. Relevant work experience means work: in agronomy and/or horticultural crop production/protection roles, or in environmental management and restoration roles, or in any other profession where you’ve built a portfolio demonstrating your agricultural science expertise.
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