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Graduate Certificate in Rural Science

Official Abbreviation GradCertRurSc
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 0.5 Years Full-time
  • Up to 2 years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 24
Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Rural Science is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at progressive levels: Graduate Certificate in Rural Science, Graduate Diploma in Rural Science; Master of Agriculture or Master of Science in Agriculture.
How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.

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Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.

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Intensive Schools

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree, preferably in an agricultural or science-related area.

Applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will also be considered.
Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature

1.1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the certificate shall:

(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree, or an equivalent qualification, acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or

(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and/or relevant experience that adequate preparation for candidature has been made.

 

2. Program of Study

Each program of study shall comprise units at 200-level or above to the value of 24 credit points.

3. Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Rural Science

3.1. To fulfil the requirements for the certificate a candidate shall complete a program of study approved by Postgraduate Course Coordinator or shall complete one of the course work programs listed in Rule 3.3. Of the 24 credit points required for the certificate, at least 18 must be at 500-level.

3.2. When, in the opinion of the postgraduate course coordinator, an applicant has insufficient background to complete the prescribed program, the applicant shall complete additional units having a total value of not more than 12 credit points prescribed by the course coordinator. In this case, the period of candidature specified in Rule 4. will be extended.

3.3. Course Work Programs

Animal Genetics and Breeding

Cotton Production

Sustainable Grains Production

Change Management in Agriculture

Biosecurity

Agricultural Consulting

4. Period of Candidature

Unless otherwise determined by the school in special circumstances, the course work program shall be completed in one semester of full-time study or in not more than four consecutive semesters of part-time study.

5. Advanced Standing

The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for the course comprising:

(a) 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or

(b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or

(c) 6 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or

(d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.

6. Exemption

6.1. A candidate may be granted exemption from units counting up to 12 credit points on the basis of his or her previous completion of units prescribed for the course work program concerned or equivalent units.

6.2. Such a candidate shall complete alternative units prescribed by the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator concerned.

7. Award of Certificate

A successful candidate shall be awarded the certificate at one of four levels, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction.

Career Opportunities

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.
Advanced Standing

The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for the course comprising:

a. 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or

b. 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or

c. 6 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or

d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
Other Benefits

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Rural Science, students are able to articulate to the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science and will be granted advanced standing for all units completed towards the Graduate Certificate.
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