The Master of Philosophy (Agricultural Sciences) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed help develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research.

Research by thesis

Your thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge. And you'll make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. The normal length of an MPhil thesis is 30,000-40,000 words.

Make your contribution to key research areas

Key research areas include: soil and plant health, animal health, animal production and welfare, food sciences, agribusiness.

Develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research

The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent and original contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.

COURSE STRUCTURE

You can find out more about the structure of the Master of Philosophy (Agricultural Sciences) here.

A Master of Philosophy (Agricultural Science) is a step towards a research career in many areas of science.

Many MPhil graduates go on to undertake a PhD, which then leads to work as a postdoctoral research scientist and then on to careers in research and teaching in academia. Alternatively, they move into industry, where the technical and professional skills that come with an MPhil are highly valued.

Employers include:

• Universities
• International research institutions 
• Government departments
• Consulting firms 

Technical and professional skills

On completion of your MPhil, you’ll have high-level knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of science.

Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Research planning, literature reviews and reporting on research
• Scientific communication, both written and oral
• Project management.

A 4-year bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a weighted average mark

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.