Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 years full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 70530
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
31 December
Commence 2010
22 February
Plant and animal genetics play an important role in enhancing the worlds future supply of food and fibre, especially in an era of climate change.
This course is designed for anyone with a broad interest in genetics, especially those who would like to apply that interest to the fields of plant and animal breeding, or natural resource conservation. The course will provide a solid grounding in the disciplines of genetics and molecular genetics and how these techniques are applied to the theory and practice of modern breeding and conservation of genetic resources.
Course outline
The Master of Science (Genetics and Breeding) consists of four coursework units (50%) and a research dissertation (50%).
All students must complete the unit Breeding and Biotechnology in Action. Additional units may be selected from a wide variety of units including Genetics and Animal Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Genetics and Evolution, Molecular Genetics in Managed and Natural Systems, Animal Science and Technology, Pasture Systems, Cropping Systems, Animal Production, Animal Ethics and Welfare, Horticultural Production Systems, Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology, Organic Agriculture and Horticulture and Integrated Pest Management.
For more detailed information, refer to the Handbook rules.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
- A relevant bachelor’s degree with honours of this University, with a weighted average of at least 60 per cent in those units for which the results contribute to the calculation of the honours classification, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty
or
- a relevant bachelor’s degree of this or another recognised university, and
- a relevant Graduate Diploma of this University with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
Vickie Falcetta
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: +(61 8) 6488 1002
Email: postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
