Graduate Certificate in Rural Science
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertRurSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP /Full Fee/ International | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising: (a) 6 credit points for units completed at UNE; or (b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. (d) There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification. |
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| 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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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University in a discipline related to Agriculture or Rural Science; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
2. Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 24 credit points from one of the following Coursework Programs:
Agricultural Consulting
Animal Genetics
Biosecurity
Change Management in Agriculture
Cotton Production
Sustainable Grains Production
or as approved by the course coordinator.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) six months as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
4. Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 6 credit points for units completed at UNE; or
(b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
(d) There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification.
5. Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Rural Science at one of four levels: Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction.