Upgrade your knowledge and skills or pivot your career by developing expertise in sustainable, science-based agricultural systems of production through UNE's Master of Rural Science. This postgraduate degree offers a supportive program of independent research related to practical and sustainable production of food and fibre.

UNE is a leading innovator in teaching and research in the agricultural sciences. Your advanced knowledge and skillset will prepare you for high-level work in this rapidly evolving industry.

Subjects

• Rural science

Agricultural scientists are in high demand. Your career opportunities could include:  

• research organisations, e.g. CSIRO, DAWE, ABARES 
• state government agencies 
• agricultural planning and advisory consultants 
• commercial agricultural research providers 
• universities and research institutes. 

Admission to candidature in the degree of Master of Rural Science (MRurSc) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has: (a) certified that the necessary facilities and

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5

Or, equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test.

Or, at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.

Or, a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.