Master of Science (Agricultural Science)
- Do you have a desire to improve modern practices in agriculture? Learning in our Master of Science (Agricultural Science) degree, you will develop an understanding of both national and global challenges associated with agricultural production.
- With Australia’s current decline in water ability and quality, there is a strong demand for educated professionals with knowledge of contemporary agricultural approaches.
- Expand your knowledge in climate risk analysis, food security in the 21st century, soil mechanics, and emerging technologies in agriculture, which will put you at the forefront of establishing sustainable agroecosystems.
Campus Information
Toowoomba
Toowoomba is Australia's second most populous inland city and is located a short 90 minutes from Brisbane, two hours from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. With a population of approximately 160 000, Toowoomba is a thriving regional center offering a diverse economy and the best of urban and regional environments.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of Southern Queensland has forged a reputation as a strong performer in the Australian higher education sector, providing education worldwide through an extensive online presence and from three physical locations in Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich. For three years in a row, we've been ranked No. 1 in Australia for graduate starting salary and almost 80% of our students gain full-time employment on completing their degree. We are focused on developing industry-relevant programs and work-ready graduates and driving economic and social development.
We are a regional university at the heart of our community and aim to bridge the gap in attainment rates between regional and remote students and metropolitan students; drive productivity for the regions; and undertake research with impact in key areas of focus, including space and defence, health, agriculture and regional development. Our community and industry relationships enrich the experiences of our students and provide the workforce of the future for our regions, which are on a strong growth trajectory.
Through our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we recently received the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Bronze Award - an initiative which will drive positive and lasting change in progressing gender equity. Women have historically been, and continue to be, significantly under-represented at the University in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medical (STEMM) disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics and Information Technology.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements
- Admission is by online application and interview
- 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent plus at least 5 years experience in their field
Applicants with a bachelor's degree with honors, or a master's degree, may consider applying for admission to the Doctor of Professional Studies program.
English Language Proficiency tests should not be older than two years upon application.
Approved test
Category 1
(IELTS (Academic 5.5 no component lower than 5)
Category 2
(IELTS (Academic 6.0 no component lower than 5.5) Category 3
(IELTS (Academic 6.5 no component lower than 6) Category 4
(IELTS (Academic 7.0 no component lower than 7.0) Category 5
(IELTS (Academic 7.5 no component lower than 7.0; no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening)
TOEFL (paper based) 525 (or better)
(with a minimum Test of Written English Score of TWE 4.5) 550 (or better)
(with a minimum Test of Written English Score of TWE 4.5) 570
(with a minimum Test of Written English score TWE 5) 600
(with a minimum Test of Written English score of TWE 5) Not accepted because of teacher registration requirements in Queensland
TOEFL (electronic or computer based) 213 (or better)
(with essay rating of at least 4.5) 213 (or better)
(with essay rating of at least 4.5) 230
(with an essay rating of at least 5) 250
(with an essay rating of at least 5)
Pearson (PTE Academic) 50 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 50) 50 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 50) 58 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 58) 65
(with no communicative score less than 65)
- Course Code: 078596M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
75200 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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