Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2025

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

Gatton

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability

Email: agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 1171

Web: https://agriculture-food-sustainability.uq.edu.au/

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science?

Gain highly valued leadership, research and problem solving skills and set yourself up for career success in the broad fields of agriculture and environment. The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills. For your one year of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 20 courses, including specialised 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. The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science can provide a pathway into the Masters program.

What you can study

How to apply

What it costs

What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science

Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science