Masters in Plant Biosecurity

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Graduate Attributes (Expected Learning Outcomes) for Award:

(Graduate Diploma, plus a research project equivalent to four units of study)

Technical

Knowledge and understanding of plant biosecurity at levels that are internationally recognised and at the highest level of industry requirement, specifically, the ability to:

• Recognise Regulated Pests and associate them with likely import pathways and hosts;
• Implement surveillance, detection, triage diagnosis and reporting of regulated pests;
• Effectively develop and implement plant biosecurity procedures and regulations if delegated to, and/or employed to do so by an appropriate regulatory body;
• Research, synthesise, organise and present information using a range of technologies;
• Apply analytical and critical skills in statistics, computing, applied methodology and problem solving.

Generic

• Ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from scientific and regulatory sources, and apply effective solutions to problems within changing contexts
• Acquisition of the capacity to learn and maintain commitment to continuous learning in order to maintain professional standards
• Commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour
• The ability to set appropriate goals and capacity to communicate effectively and to work both independently and cooperatively
• Proficiency in the use of appropriate technologies within a plant biosecurity context
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural contexts and their importance in the exercise of professional practice and responsibilities
• Numeracy and literacy skills of the highest order.
• The ability to argue from evidence and communicate effectively in technical reports, essays, and in oral presentations.

Unit Outline:

Six month research project (equivalent to 4 units); or Twelve month research project (equivalent to 8 units), depends where (at which university) you enrol.

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