Graduate Diploma in Animal Science

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO INTAKE INTO THIS COURSE IN 2015. STUDENTS SHOULD CONSIDER THE ANIMAL SCIENCE SPECIALISATION IN THE NEW GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (GD-SC)

The Graduate Diploma consists of 100 credit points of study. The Graduate Diploma may be undertaken as either full-time over one year or part-time study over two years and will be delivered at the Parkville campus. International students may only enrol in the course on a full-time basis. The program comprises of 5 core subjects (62.5credit points), 1 animal subject (12.5 points) and 2 elective subjects (25 credit points). These cover a range of plant and animal disciplines as well as a focus on current and emerging environmental agricultural and associated industry impacts.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science is nested within the first year of the Master of Agricultural Science.

Student who complete this course will achieve the following course objectives:

• To enable student to explore the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level
• To provide students with a sound foundation in the scientific principles and analytical skills behind improved agricultural production systems and their sustainability
• To introduce students to advanced research topics and practical applications within the disciplines of agricultural science
• To introduce students to industrial applications of agricultural science and the commercial outcomes
• To develop a critical understanding of environmental, economic, social and ethical factors related to plant and animal-derived food and fibre production in Australia and globally

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

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