Gain highly valued leadership, research and problem solving skills and set yourself up for career success in the broad field of agriculture and environment.

The Master of Agricultural Science is designed for recent graduates in any field, those with a Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Science, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills.

You'll select from nearly 40 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

You may also choose to undertake an independent research project to increase your technical and research skills working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers or in an industry setting.

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.

The Master of Agricultural Science can provide a pathway into an MPhil or PhD.

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.