About the course

The challenges of a rapidly growing population and the limitations of land and fresh water all affect the ability of agriculture to meet the demand for food, fibre and fuel. Agricultural Science provides the research, technology and information for the sustainable, profitable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Western Australia

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

　　(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA,

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　　(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent,

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　　(c) met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation, as set out in 4 (2) to 4 (5).

　　(2) For the Agricultural Economics specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either statistics, mathematics, or economics, or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA

　　(3) For the Crop and Livestock Farming Systems specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in science, as recognised by UWA

　　(4) For the Genetics and Breeding specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either plant biology, animal biology, agriculture, or genetics, or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA

　　(5) For the Soil Science and Plant Nutrition specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either earth science, soil science, plant biology, or agriculture, or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA

　　IELTS (Academic) including IELTS for UKVI (Academic)- Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)

　　TOEFL - Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE) of 4.5 and either 230 (Computer-based) or 570 (Paper-based) score. Internet-based Test (iBT): An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of: 22 in the Writing section, 18 in the Reading section, 20 in the Speaking section, and 20 in the Listening section for all courses

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 82.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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