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Bachelor of Agricultural Science in Animal Health

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: TISCMUSAHUniversityStudy area: HealthData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · South Street · WA

Course overview

Explore the latest issues, technology and opportunities in the field of animal health, with a strong focus on the condition and well-being of domestic animals, production animals and wildlife.

Develop the kind of teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills that are in high demand with employers and be taught by some of Australia’s leading animal health experts. Murdoch University is the only city-based university in Australia with an animal production property, so you’ll have easy access to animals for your practical sessions.

If you’d like to study Animal Health as a pathway to apply to study Veterinary Science, we recommend studying a double major with Animal Science.

Course record

Majors
Animal Health
Career Opportunities
Biosecurity and Quarantine Officer, Farm Manager, Genetic Technologies Consultant, Research Scientist, Livestock Manager
Other Information

Professional registration

When you graduate, you will be eligible for professional membership with Ag Institute Australia – the peak body representing the interests of Agricultural and Natural Resource Management professionals.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • All applicants Admissions requirements can be found at the Animal Health page. Further information on Admissions pathways for Murdoch can be found in the Admission Pathways Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study Completed VET qualification of Certificate IV or above. Applicants with work and life experience STAT is accepted for entry. Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative. Mature Age Pathway - An interview and portfolio submission is available to applicants who do not meet Entry Requirements through previous study but who feel they have relevant work and life experience.
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students842
#2023
Higher education entry231 · 27.43%
27.43%
School leavers (ATAR)307 · 36.46%
36.46%
Secondary education42 · 4.99%
4.99%
Vocational pathway78 · 9.26%
9.26%
Other entry pathways59 · 7.01%
7.01%
International students125 · 14.85%
14.85%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA