Program Overview

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science is designed for recent graduates in any field and established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills. This program allows students to select from more than 20 courses, including specialized courses in agronomy, horticulture, and plant protection, enabling them to tailor their studies to suit their interests and expand their career prospects.

Program Highlights

• Access to some of the best animal and agricultural facilities in the Southern Hemisphere across more than 1,000 hectares of farmland.
• Learning from highly awarded academics who are world leaders in their disciplines.
• Building leadership skills with courses in rural leadership, entrepreneurship, and international agricultural development.

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Research experience
• Laboratory work
• Fieldwork

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Advanced Agronomy
• Leadership in Rural Industries and Communities
• Emerging Issues in Plant Bioscience
• Emerging Issues in Animal Biosciences

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Agricultural consultant
• Agricultural economist
• Extension and inspection officer
• Land information systems officer

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• To have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree.

Relevant Work Experience

Relevant work experience means work:

• In agronomy and/or horticultural crop production/protection roles, or
• In environmental management and restoration roles, or
• In any other profession where you’ve built a portfolio demonstrating your agricultural science expertise.

GPA Equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program. Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

• $4,980 (2026)
• AUD $54,096 (2026)

How to Apply

Applying Online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you. The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science is 5737.

Important Dates

The closing date for this program is:

• To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

English Language Requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ:

• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
• PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
• OET is not accepted.

Student Visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500). There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.