Program Overview
The Agricultural Science: Genetics and Breeding at The University of Western Australia is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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: Genetics and Breeding 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: Genetics and Breeding programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Integrated Topics in Genetics I
- Breeding and Animal Biotechnology
- Breeding and Plant Biotechnology
- Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action
- Case Studies in Breeding and Biotechnology
- International Agriculture: Research and Development (Genetics and Breeding)
- 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
- Advanced Crop Production Science
- Animal Reproduction
- Plant and Human Nutrition
- Organic Agriculture
- Integrated Pest Management
- Sustainable Grazing Systems
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
- Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
- Modelling Natural Systems
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