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Master of Engineering Science Major Agricultural Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20440
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
7 x Core courses 8
plus Major Courses 6
plus 2 x Elective 2
plus 5 x Practice courses 0
Total 16

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8411Masters Dissertation B
ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Agricultural Engineering Major:
AGR3303Agricultural Materials and Post-Harvest Technologies
AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture
AGR4305Agricultural Soil Mechanics
ENV3104Hydraulics II
ENV4106Irrigation Science
ENV5205Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment
Elective Courses:Select two units from the following:
AGR3304Soil Science
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
ENG8205Technology Management Practice
ENV3105Hydrology
ENV4107Water Resources Engineering
ENV4203Public Health Engineering
ENV4204Environmental Technology 
MEC3303System Design
MEC4406Robotics and Machine Vision 
Practice Courses:
AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2
AGR3905Agricultural Engineering Practice
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

Other majors

The other majors for the Master of Engineering Science are: Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Mechanical, Power, Structural, Surveying.

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