Course code: #MC-SCNCE
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
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| Fall-February 09-February-2023 | 2023-02-09 |
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| Winter-July 06-July-2023 | 2023-07-06 |
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| Fall-February 08-February-2024 | 2024-02-08 |
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| Winter-July 04-July-2024 | 2024-07-04 |
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This course will provide you with the skills to pursue a career in agricultural research and development. Graduates may also find work as consultants and advisers to the livestock and cropping industries in Mediterranean environments around the world.
You will cover science and technology for crop, pasture and livestock production (including the roles of genetics and management in achieving optimum production against environmental constraints), and their integration into viable farming systems.
You will place special emphasis on emerging technologies for precise management of crops and livestock, and their role in ensuring safe, sustainable production systems.
In your second year, you will undertake supervised research into a current and emerging industry problem. Intensive study periods may also be available over the summer or vacation periods.
Research project units within the course aim to develop high levels of communication and research skills, as well as creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations.
This major sits within the Master of Science (Science) degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Science (Science).
$43,000
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,620 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $5,700 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $37,300 |
Curtin English offers three pathways to improve your language proficiency to meet the English pre-requisites for entry to university or Curtin College.
| Name of Program | Entry requirements | Discipline | Duration | Pathway |
| General English | IELTS: From 3.0 PTE: From 25 TOEFL: From 25 | General English 1 | 20 weeks | General English 2 |
| General English 2 | 20 weeks | Gateway English | ||
| Gateway English | IELTS: From 5.0 PTE: From 36 TOEFL: From 40 | - | 6-24 weeks | Curtin College English Language Bridging |
| English Language Bridging | IELTS: From 5.5 PTE: From 42 TOEFL: From 52 | - | 2-17 weeks | undergraduate or postgraduate course |
You must have a bachelor degree in science and have achieved competency in agricultural systems or a related discipline to the level of second year tertiary study.
Credits for recognized learning may be granted if you have successfully completed an honours or graduate diploma in this field of study.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course at another educational institution, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
This qualification will provide you with the skills to pursue a career in agricultural research and development, and as consultants/advisors to the livestock and cropping industries in Mediterranean environments around the world.
Employers are likely to include Government and private research organizations, agricultural consultancy groups, and individual growers and grower groups.
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