This course is available to international students only

Entry requirements for the Master of Agricultural Sciences (Dual Degree)

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.

To be considered for progression into Year 2 of the Master of Agricultural Science at the University of Melbourne, applicants must:

• be currently enrolled in an approved partner university program, and
• be enrolled in, or have completed the approved 100 points (Year 1) of subjects in a partner university program.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

English Language Criteria

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. You can meet this requirement in several ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• IELTS Academic English: Minimum score of 6.5 overall (writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0)
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 81 (writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16)
• Pearson: Minimum score of 64 (writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60)
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: Minimum score of 169 (writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163)
• LanguageCert: Minimum score of 67 (writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57)
• MET: Minimum score of 58 (writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56)

^{*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.}

About selection

As part of your application, you must also:

• Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) outlining relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements. Include details about any research experience, publications, academic projects and contributions to scholarly work.
• Provide proposed research supervisor’s name, title, and endorsement, confirming their support for research.
• Provide referee contact details.
• Provide referee reports.
• Attend an interview.

Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Relevance of previous study
• Prior academic performance
• Motivation to complete the course
• Capacity to complete the course
• Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience
• Required resources, facilities and supervisory arrangements.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.