About the course

The Agricultural Innovation programme is designed to develop future leaders in agriculture. The focus is on science and technology, but you will also gain an understanding and appreciation for agriculture in broader contexts including economic, social, cultural, and environmental aspects.Government projections are that there will be 50,000 additional skilled jobs generated within the agricultural sector by 2050. Agricultural Innovation has been developed to produce graduates with specialist but diverse skills for a career in agriculture or the rural sector.Agricultural Innovation focuses on the major issues in agriculture that impact food production, security, safety and quality. The programme explores the innovative changes in agriculture required to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events, greenhouse gas emissions, and degradation of soil and water quality.

　　After graduating with a BAppSc majoring in Agricultural Innovation, you will have the expertise to enable employment in the agricultural and food sector. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Dunedin

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Otago

The documents including (academic transcripts, ECE, and proof of identity).

　　A detailed research proposal that shows you are familiar with current literature surrounding your topic.

　　International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.

　　GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8.

　　Satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution.

　　You must provide scanned copies of your previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application.

　　IELTS - Overall score of 6.0, no individual band below 5.5.

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 80 and a writing score of 20.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Otago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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