The University of Queensland

Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science

The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills. During your 1 year of full-time studies, you will select from more than 20 courses, including specialized courses in agronomy, horticulture and plant protection allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals. 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.