GraduateAgriculture
Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Specialisation)
University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS, Australia
About this program
The Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Specialisation) at the University of Tasmania provides graduates with advanced contemporary knowledge in agricultural and food sciences. Students apply their skills and knowledge to address contemporary challenges and support sustainable agricultural growth and innovative food production, choosing a specialisation within the field. The degree takes a minimum of two years full-time and is based in Hobart.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Year 1 Core Units: Global Food Supply
- Agrifood Research Methods
- Industry Analysis and Adoption
- Academic Skills for Agri-food Research
- Crop Science and Plant Health: Agricultural Technology and Innovation
- Agricultural Landscape Systems
- Agronomy
- Crop Protection and Biosecurity
- Food Microbiology: Advanced Food Safety Management
- Foodborne Pathogens
- Food Microbiology
- Microbes and Man
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission to postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. A bachelor degree in a science related area with some background relevant to one of the specialisations, and a GPA of 75 percent, is required.
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