Doctor of Agriculture and Environment DAgEnv

The programme aims to equip candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge: to create and interpret new knowledge through original research; to be able to apply new knowledge in an industrial context; to conceptualize, design and implement an advanced R&D project; to publish and communicate research outcomes in peer reviewed academic and technical journals and at academic and technical conferences; to make informed judgements on complex issues in the chosen specialist field; and to be able to act independently to undertake applied research and in solving complex problems.

Students are likely already employed in, for example, advisory and policy/advocacy roles, executive management, agriculture and agribusiness consultancy, the agricultural finance sector, land and catchment management agencies, natural resource management, agricultural education and training or as rural consultants. The programme prepares you for more senior roles in R&D and other technical positions in these industries where advanced science training is important.

First or second class honours degree in a relevant subject, such as Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Agriculture. A lesser degree plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience would be considered, as would mature students without a degree but with at least two years relevant work experience in a position of demonstrable responsibility.