Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences

The University of Melbourne

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate certificate 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. Develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to accelerate your professional development and prepare you for an lasting and impactful career.The graduate certificate allows you to focus on one area of specialisation or complete a variety of subjects across each of the five specialisations.Available specialisations are: Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension & Innovation, Animal Science, Crop Production, Food Sustainability.Agricultural science transcends global boundaries, with over 90 per cent of graduates finding employment after course completion2. Whether you are advancing your current qualification or already working in the field, the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences will give you the knowledge and skills to improve your career progression and earning potential.This course is a pathway to the Master of Agricultural Sciences. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences with an average mark of at least 65 per cent can provide entry to the masters degree with 50 points of credit (equivalent to 0.5 years’ full-time study).

Faculty of Science

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