GraduateAgriculture
Master of Horticultural Science
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Horticultural Science at Edith Cowan University delivers theoretical and practical knowledge for the production, postharvest handling and supply chain of horticultural produce, along with the management and sustainability issues surrounding how produce is gathered, stored and used. Students are instilled with principles of advanced production technologies and practices to address key national and global challenges in horticulture.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1 covers Horticultural Science
- Propagation Technology and Biostatistics
- then Management of Information Systems and Projects
- Principles of Production Horticulture
- and Science Communication and Ethics. Year 2 covers Advanced Horticultural Production
- Pathology and Pests
- and Post-Harvest Science and Technology
- finishing with a 60 credit point Postgraduate Science Project or an approved Professional Placement. Total: 2 years full time equivalent
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Special entry may allow a reduced course duration of 1.5 years full time (or 3 years part time, for 180 credit points) for applicants with a cognate first degree or appropriate experience. Admission is based on a bachelor degree in a horticulture, agriculture or biology related discipline, a bachelor degree in any discipline plus five years of relevant senior or managerial work experience, a relevant Graduate Certificate, or evidence of equivalent academic capability. Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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