M.Sc Agricultural Science
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba | Queensland, Australia | Estd in 1992 | Government University
Queensland, Australia
About M.Sc Agricultural Science
University of Southern Queensland offers two-year full-time M.Sc Agricultural Science programme. University of Southern Queensland also offers part-time M.Sc Agricultural Science programme. The programme is offered at Toowoomba campus. M.Sc Agricultural Science programme covers national and global challenges associated with agricultural production, climate risk analysis, soil mechanics, technologies in agriculture and food security in the 21st century. M.Sc Agricultural Science programme offers two different pathways of study-
Research Project track- develops research skills through a project in the chosen disciplinary application area.
Research Training track- develops research capability and training skills for a professional career in science. To pursue the research project track, students must have approval from Program Director and a Supervisor.
The Australian agricultural industry has a current demand for graduates and experts in this field. The career prospects of M.Sc Agricultural Science programme includes opportunities in the fields of agricultural consulting, climate risk analysis, farm technologies and precision agriculture, agricultural science laboratories, crop production, soils management and viticulture.
M.Sc Agricultural Science course structure is divided into 4 semesters and 16 units. To complete the degree, students have to complete 16 units, that is, 4 units per semester. M.Sc Agricultural Science programme is divided into 12 specialisation courses and 4 research courses. Those who are enrolled in external study mode, have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools and attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials and also use the facilities. It is mandatory for the students to attend the residential schools to pass the course.
M.Sc Agricultural Science programme provides specialisations in Food Security in the 21st Century, Climate Risk, Agronomy, Agricultural Materials and Post-Harvest Technologies, Agricultural Soil Mechanics, Work-Integrated-Learning, Emerging Technologies in Agriculture, Critical Issues in Agriculture, Plant Microbe Interactions, Biology Foundations and Sustainable Resource Use.
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Admission and Application
University of Southern Queensland accepts the application for M.Sc Agricultural Science programme admission in the online mode. It must be noted that students must meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the programme admission. For University of Southern Queensland admission to the M.Sc Agricultural Science programme, students have to visit the course page and apply directly from there. Next, students have to log in and fill in the details. While filling the application form, students also have to attach the necessary documents. The details of the documents are listed below. After submitting the application form, students can access the ‘Direct Entry Application’ to know the application status.
How to Apply
Students have to apply online for M.Sc Agricultural Science programme admission.
Students have to visit the M.Sc Agricultural Science course page and click on ‘Apply Directly to UniSQ’.
The link will direct to the page- usqstudy.custhelp.com.
Next, students have to enter their email ID and continue to the application form.
Students have to fill the application form and upload all the necessary documents.
Finally, submit the application form.
A reference number will be emailed to the students after the submission of the application form.
The outcome of the application will be notified to the students via email within 10 working days.
Students can also check their application status by logging into ‘Direct Entry Application’.
Documents Required
Degree certificate
Academic transcript
English language test certification, such as IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/CAE/CPE
Passport
Sponsor letter/scholarship funding information (if applicable)
CV/personal statement/portfolio
Eligibility
For M.Sc Agricultural Science programme admission at University of Southern Queensland, students have to meet the eligibility criteria first. Students should have passed three-year bachelor’s degree from an Australian university or other recognised university. Students who do not meet the required eligibility criteria, but have equivalent work experience, can also apply for the M.Sc Agricultural Science programme admission. International students have to meet additional criteria in English language. They must show English language proficiency scores in IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/CAE/CPE. The detailed eligibility criteria is listed below for the reference of the students.
3-year bachelor's degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
or
Equivalent professional work experience
English language requirements
IELTS- 6.5 or equivalent
TOEFL (paper based)- 570
TOEFL (electronic or computer-based)- 230
TOEFL (internet-based)- 90 or better (with 20 minimum in all bands)
Cambridge English - Advanced (CAE) and Cambridge English - Proficiency (CPE)- 176 or above