University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Specialisation)

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Intakes
Jul
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Duration
2 years

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University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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Intakes : Jul
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Duration : 2 years
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Award : University of Tasmania (UTAS)

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Degree CGPA 3.0
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Estimated fees is RM 194,404
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Scholarships available: 1 Awards
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Entry Requirements

Fees

Registration Fee
MYR 0
Resource Fee
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Tuition Fee (Home)
MYR 194,404
Estimated Total Fees
MYR 194,404

Awards & Scholarships

Course Content

The Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences is a two-year course which students can enter with a cognate or non-cognate degree.

The course comprises of:

  • Four core units worth a total of 50 credit points, to be completed as part of the transition semester
  • A specialisation comprising of six units, worth 75 credit points. Students can choose one of three specialisations:
    1. Sustainable Agricultural Systems
    2. Crop Science and Plant Health
    3. Food Microbiology
  • A research pathway or professional pathway worth 75 credit points. Threshold criteria apply for entry into the research pathway

Year 1 Core Units (50 credit points)

  • Global Food Supply
  • Agrifood Research Methods
  • Industry Analysis and Adoption
  • Academic Skills for Agri-food Research

Elective units

Choice of Specialisation (75 credit points)

Crop Science and Plant Health (choose 6)

  • Agricultural Technology and Innovation
  • Agricultural Landscape systems
  • Agronomy
  • Crop Protection and Biosecurity
  • Horticultural Science
  • Insect Ecology and Behaviour
  • Plant Pathology
  • Crop Physiology

Food Microbiology (choose 6)

  • Advanced Food Safety Management
  • Foodborne Pathogens
  • Food Microbiology
  • Microbes and Man
  • Fermented Food and Beverages
  • Microbiology

Sustainable Agricultural Systems (choose 6)

  • Agricultural Technology and Innovation
  • Agricultural Landscape systems
  • Farming Systems
  • Crop Protection and Biosecurity
  • Soil Science
  • Animal Science
  • Pasture and Animal Science

Choice of Research or Professional Pathway (75 credit points)

Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences

1. Professional Pathway

  • Leadership, People and Culture
  • Horticultural Marketing and Communication
  • Case Studies in Agriculture
  • Project Planning

2. Research Pathway

  • Master of Applied Science (Agricultural Science) Thesis A
  • Master of Applied Science (Agricultural Science) Thesis B
  • Research Project Proposals

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Agriculture

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