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The Master of Agricultural Sciences equips you with fundamental and applied scientific knowledge to address pressing global challenges in sustainability and food security through science, technology, and business. Whether your career aspirations lie in agronomy, soil science, biotechnology, farm management, agribusiness consulting, financial services, animal nutrition, animal welfare, or policy, this program enhances your professional growth and sets you up for a meaningful, long-term career.
Customize your studies to align with your goals by selecting from five specializations and over 30 elective subjects.
Specialization options include: Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension and Innovation, Animal Science, Crop and Soil Sciences, and Food Sustainability.
The Master of Agricultural Sciences combines industry-focused learning with cutting-edge research. You'll benefit from instruction by the University of Melbourne's distinguished faculty and insights from guest speakers who are leaders in Australia's agricultural sector.
As part of your degree, you'll undertake either a research project or internship, gaining valuable experience, expertise, and professional connections to thrive in agriculture. The research project also serves as a stepping stone to PhD studies.
Master of Agricultural Sciences - 200 point entry: An undergraduate degree or honours degree in any discipline. Master of Agricultural Sciences - 150 point entry: An undergraduate degree or honours degree in a cognate (related) area OR a graduate or postgraduate certificate in a cognate area, or a graduate or postgraduate diploma in a cognate area. If you do not have these qualifications, you may want to choose to complete the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences to gain an entry qualification.
An undergraduate degree with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent in a cognate discipline (or equivalent), or The Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Melbourne.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.