Agricultural Science

Overview

The Master of Agricultural Science offered at the University of Queensland is designed for recent agricultural, animal, biological, plant, or veterinary science graduates, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills.

For your 1.5 years of full-time studies, you'll select from nearly 40 courses, including those within one of three specialised fields – Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Protection – allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

Graduates demonstrate the ability to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world, and maintaining our environment in situations of increasing community expectations of animal welfare, biosecurity concerns, and competition for limited resources. This greatly expands your career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community or research-based roles.

Program highlights 

• Study at the university ranked number one in Australia in agriculture, for both research and teaching outcomes.

• Learn from research academics who are world leaders in their disciplines, with access to extensive specialist research facilities across two campuses.

• Be exposed to the latest advances in agricultural science, including precision agriculture techniques, genetic technologies and sustainable resource management.

• Apply and sharpen your skills through field visits and laboratory practicals as part of your courses.

Career possibilities

• Agronomist
• Horticulturalist
• Agricultural scientist
• Agricultural consultant
• Extension and inspection officer
• Plant protection adviser