Program Overview
The Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at The University of Western Australia is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 38,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Crop Production Science
- Plant and Human Nutrition
- International Agriculture: Research and Development
- Soil Dynamics
- Case Studies in Breeding and Biotechnology
- Organic Agriculture
- Integrated Pest Management
- Sustainable Grazing Systems
- Advanced Land Use and Management
- Geographic Information Systems Applications
- Biotechnology in the Natural Environment
- Advanced Studies in Environmental Biotechnology
- Remediation of Soils and Groundwater
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Management
- Ecosystem Biogeochemistry
- The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
- Agricultural Sciences Masters Research Project Development
- Agricultural Sciences Masters Research Presentation
- Agricultural Sciences Masters Research Dissertation Part 1
- Agricultural Sciences Masters Research Dissertation Part 2
- Agricultural Sciences Masters Research Dissertation Part 3
- Agricultural Sciences Masters Research Dissertation Part 4
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 38,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 38,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months