Graduate Certificate in Rural Science
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Rural Science at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Rural Science is an intensive course and is designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to broaden or develop their professional knowledge and management skills in their chosen area of study. Four prescribed programs of study are available:
· Animal Genetics and Breeding
· Change Management in Agriculture
· Cotton Production
· Sustainable Grains Production
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Students are also able to design a program of study in other areas such as Animal Production/Animal Products, Meat Science and Technology, Feedlot Management, and Wool Production which equip graduates with specialised skills relevant to the needs of the cattle and sheep industries. Programs are also available in Agronomy and Soil Science.
The Graduate Certificate is awarded at the level of Pass, Pass with Credit, Pass with Distinction or Pass with High Distinction depending on the level of academic achievement.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Semester Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2007 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2007.Contact Us
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertRurSc |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree, preferably in an agricultural or science-related area |
| Academic Colours |
dioptase (BCC 203) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Graduate Certificate in Rural Science Students for 2008
Course Requirements (pre 2008)
Candidates must complete units to the value of 24 cp of which at least 18 cp must be at 500-level. The remaining unit must be at 200 level or above. Alternatively, candidates may complete one of the Coursework Programs listed below:
Coursework Programs
Animal Genetics and Breeding
GENE 351, 500, 520, 522; BINF 550
Cotton Production
COTT 500, 501, 502, 503
Sustainable Grains Production
GRNS 500, 501, 502, 503
Change Management in Agriculture
AGEX 501; AQUA 300 (no longer offered); AGRO 501; HORT 420, 510; RSNR 502 (previously EM 454 and ENVE 521).
Biosecurity
AGRO 514; ANSC 514; NR 411/511; GEPL 325/425.