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Develop sought-after leadership, research, and analytical abilities to excel in agriculture and environmental careers.
The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science caters to both recent graduates from any discipline and working professionals seeking skill enhancement.
Through one year of full-time study, you can choose from over 20 courses, including focused offerings in agronomy, horticulture, and plant protection – enabling personalized study paths aligned with your aspirations.
Graduates emerge equipped to address global challenges like food security and environmental sustainability, applying their expertise in animal welfare, biosecurity, and resource management. This opens doors to diverse opportunities across government, industry, community organizations, and research institutions.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience. Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.