Master of Agricultural Science: Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Course description, features and facilities Australian agriculture is a key part of the world's food supply system. The challenges of a rapidly growing population, climate change, and the limitations of land and fresh water all impact on the ability of agriculture to meet the demand for food, fibre and fuel. To address this demand, an understanding of the complex factors that shape agricultural systems is necessary.
A Master of Agricultural Science, with a specialisation in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, will provide students with an understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, and hydrological processes that effect soil, as well as the design and implementation of appropriate soil management practices.
UWA is well equipped for teaching and research in agricultural science, with a field station at Shenton Park and the University's new research farm near Pingelly, which aims to be self-supporting, sustainable, carbon-neutral, clean, green and ethical – a best practice farm.
Teaching in agricultural science is also supported by the outstanding research and outreach activities of the Institute of Agriculture, the Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA), the International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research (ICPBER) and the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI).
Students must nominate a specialisation on application, the Master of Agricultural Science has specialisations in;
Agricultural EconomicsAgricultural SystemsGenetics and BreedingSoil Science and Plant Nutrition
The course strucutre and the units are available at UWA HandbookThe Faculty of Science offers Master's by Coursework bursaries for domestic students and Postgraduate Merit scholarships for international students. Please visit the Faculty of Science website for details.Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course. This course has been approved by the...