Master degree
18 months
Application deadlines: November 30, May 31
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 29
International tuition: A$33,320
Domestic tuition: A$16,990
Program overview
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
the importance of surveillance for detecting pests and diseases
how to effectively engage the community when there is an outbreak
roles and responsibilities of governments and industry for maintaining biosecurity
new and emerging technologies for pest detection and management.
Study options
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This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- TOEFL PBT
- IELTS
- PTE
Completion of an AQF level 7 qualification, in the plant, food, ecological, environmental or animal sciences or an equivalent field as determined by the Academic Chair, or the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Plant Biosecurity.
All students must satisfy Murdoch University's minimum English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.
Career opportunities
After completing this degree, you will be able to pursue careers in biosecurity, quarantine and pest management, acting in technical, research and administrative roles within organisations such as the State Departments of Agriculture, State and Federal Biosecurity Agencies, Plant Health Australia, Animal Health Australia and private industry, or their international counterparts.
Careers could include:
Biosecurity Manager
Policy Officer
Risk Analyst.
Campus location
Perth
,
Australia