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Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science

Overview

Gain the skills to tackle global environmental challenges and improve agricultural practices anywhere in the world.

As the world’s population continues to expand, demand is high for agricultural scientists. A study from the Australian Farm Institute found there were 6 jobs to every agricultural university graduate in Australia in 2021.

This program is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills.

Select from more than 20 courses, including specialised courses in agronomy, horticulture and plant protection – allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests, expanding your career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community or research-based roles.

Our highly awarded academics will teach you the latest advances in agricultural science, including precision agriculture techniques, genetic technologies and sustainable resource management.

Access some of the best animal and agricultural facilities in the southern hemisphere, specialist research greenhouses, and more than 1,000 hectares of working farmland.

Graduate ready to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world and maintaining our environment in the areas of animal welfare, biosecurity concerns, and competition for limited resources.

The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science can provide a pathway into the master’s program.

Location
Gatton
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025), Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program Code
5737
AQF
Level 8
Location
Gatton
Fees
A$50560
Duration
1 Year full-time
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025), Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Semester dates for 2026 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
5737
CRICOS Code
108888B
AQF
Level 8

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Access some of the best animal and agricultural facilities in the Southern Hemisphere across more than 1,000 hectares of farmland.
  • Learn from highly awarded academics who are world leaders in their disciplines.
  • Build your leadership skills with courses in rural leadership, entrepreneurship, and international agricultural development.

1 in Australia for agriculture and forestry

QS World University Rankings 2024

19 in the world for agriculture and forestry

QS World University Rankings 2024

Watch Study Agriculture and Environment at UQ on YouTube.

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Advanced Agronomy
  • Leadership in Rural Industries and Communities
  • Emerging Issues in Plant Bioscience
  • Emerging Issues in Animal Biosciences

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Agricultural consultant
  • Agricultural economist
  • Extension and inspection officer
  • Land information systems officer

Next steps after graduation

As the world’s population continues to expand, demand is high for agricultural scientists. A study from the Australian Farm Institute found there were 6 jobs to every agricultural university graduate in Australia in 2021.

You will find diverse career opportunities in organisations such as:

  • local, national and international agribusiness companies such as agricultural service companies, banks, seed companies, food producers and agricultural consultancies
  • research institutions, including universities and CSIRO
  • local, state or federal government departments
  • biosecurity, extension and animal production enterprises
  • small- or large-scale organisations involved in production, post-harvest and marketing of horticultural products
  • feed mills, stock equipment manufacturers, and livestock and poultry health companies within allied industries.

Alternatively, you can further your research ambitions and continue into the Master of Agricultural Science.

Find out more about careers that started in science

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

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.
  • 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.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience means work:

  • in agronomy and/or horticultural crop production/protection roles, or
  • in environmental management and restoration roles, or
  • in any other profession where you’ve built a portfolio demonstrating your agricultural science expertise.

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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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - 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.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

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Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$4,730

2024

Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.

$4,730

2025

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Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $50,560

2024

Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.

AUD $50,560

2025

Learn more about postgraduate fees

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

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