Graduate Certificate in Plant Biosecurity

About the course

This Graduate Certificate builds practical, applied capability in plant biosecurity to help prevent, detect and respond to plant pests and diseases that threaten crops, ecosystems and trade. You’ll explore risk analysis, quarantine, surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response, and learn how to manage incursions and long-term pest establishment. It suits professionals working across agriculture, environment and trade. This is a postgraduate Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Science.

Career outcome

Graduates can move into plant biosecurity, quarantine and pest management roles across government agencies and private industry supporting plant health and trade. Typical pathways include inspector or compliance roles, policy and preparedness work, biosecurity risk analysis, emergency response coordination, invasive species management, and research or diagnostic support in plant pathology and entomology contexts. This is a postgraduate Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Science. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

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