Agricultural Science (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
Length
1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Agricultural science covers a wide area of scientific and economic disciplines. This course encourages a basic understanding of the relationships between soils, plants, animals, agribusiness and the environment. It is designed to meet individual interests and provides students the opportunity to prepare for higher study such as the Master of Agricultural Science or a PhD.
Course structure
The content comprises coursework from the undergraduate degrees and a research project. Use the Handbook link below for more details.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University up to two weeks prior to commencement. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Agricultural scientists are employed in a range of resource, sustainability and agricultural production tasks. Higher qualifications provide the opportunity to advance both theory and practice in these fields.