Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate diploma from Australia’s number 2 university for agricultural science¹. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in Australia’s $61 billion agricultural sector or forge an international career.

CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY AND WELL-FED WORLD

In the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, you will develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to contribute to a healthier world.

The core subjects cover a range of plant and animal disciplines as well as current and emerging environmental agricultural and associated industry impacts.

You’ll explore the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level.

SPECIALISE AND FOCUS YOUR CAREER

Tailor your graduate diploma to your interests and career plans by selecting one of five specialisations and a variety from the more than 30 elective subjects.

Specialisations include:

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Extension and Innovation
• Animal Science
• Crop Production
• Food Sustainability.

INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Industry-relevant and research-led knowledge are integral to the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. You will learn from the University of Melbourne’s world-renowned academic staff, as well as attending guest lectures from leaders at the top of the Australian agricultural sector.

¹Times Higher Education Rankings by Subject 2022

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  6.5

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  with no band less than 6.0

  TOEFL

  79+

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  with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

  PEARSON

  64+

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  with no communicative skill below 60

  CAMBRIDGE

  176+

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  with no skill less than 169

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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