Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Students gain practical skills and hands-on experience through industry placements, field work and research projects. These placements provide a taste for careers in animal production, sustainable agriculture, wildlife organisations, research facilities and companion animal care. Students also sharpen their research skills in cutting-edge facilities fitted with innovative technology, including crop sensors, GPS technology, real animal hospitals and pathology laboratories.

The page content does not specifically list a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science among the available programs at Adelaide University. The postgraduate programs listed in this study area include the Graduate Certificate in Research Design, Graduate Certificate in Research Skills, Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology, and Master of Viticulture and Oenology. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Adelaide University directly for more information.

Adelaide University is ranked globally in the top 100 for both Agriculture & Forestry and Veterinary Science. Specifically, it is ranked 71 for Agriculture & Forestry and 51–100 for Veterinary Science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

Applications are now open via SATAC for Australian students to study at Adelaide University in 2026. Most postgraduate programs in this study area have intake dates starting in February or July, though specific programs such as the Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology and Master of Viticulture and Oenology commence in July.

Students can explore areas such as animal physiology, genetics, soil science and plant cultivation. The study area connects animals, plants and people, and prepares graduates for meaningful careers in research, environmental management, animal care and the agricultural industries. Specific topics can include marine and wildlife conservation, animal behaviour, animal science, viticulture and oenology, and veterinary bioscience.