The University Of Melbourne - [unimelb], Melbourne, Victoria - Courses & Fees

Melbourne, Victoria

University Public College

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Master of Horticulture at the University of Melbourne is offered as a 2-years program.
This university is ranked #1 in Australia.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Master of Horticulture is the only course of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, so students will have a qualification that’s entirely unique and well-regarded.
There is a focus on the design, implementation, and management of urban landscapes.
This course has excellent linkages and contacts to the urban horticulture industry, adding to the currency and relevancy of the study experience, but also building employment opportunities for the future.
The Master of Horticulture program consists of 200 credits.

Important Dates

The application deadline for Semester 1 is 30 November.

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For February 2024 Intake	Oct 31, 2023
Application Deadline For July 2024 Intake	Apr 30, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	A$32554	A$32554
Health Insurance	A$221	A$221
Other Fees	A$384	A$384
Total Fees	A$33159	A$33159

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	A$23890

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Or, students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Plant Science or Horticulture will be eligible for entry into the 150 point program.
A weighted average mark of at least H3 (65% – 2.3/4.0 or C+ average) from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

64 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

2.3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Horticulturalists
Arborists
Revegetation and Restoration Specialists
Landscape designers
Open space managers
Nursery and greenhouse managers

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Melbourne Asian Development Bank- Japan Scholarship	Variable	Yes	N/A
MSD International Scholarships 2020	Variable	Yes	N/A
Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Oct 31, 2023
Melbourne Research Scholarship	A$67744	Yes	N/A