Course overview
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This program provides students with an understanding of animals, our relationship with them and management of them. It equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to face challenges such as improving the conditions and methods by which we manage companion animals, shrinking habitat, feral animals threatening indigenous animal populations, and a need for meat and other animal products to be produced more efficiently and humanely.
UNE is one of Australia's leading providers in animal science. In this degree you will learn about all aspects of animal science, which include nutrition, health, behaviour and welfare, genetics and management. With our state-of-the-art facilities and team of world class scientists, animal science students can specialise by choosing a major in either livestock science or animal bioscience, and minors in sustainable animal management, business, genetics, livestock production, nutrition and physiology, research methods, sheep and wool, and wildlife ecology and management.
Gain international experience by completing an international exchange for a trimester with one of our partner universities. Enrol in units examining agricultural production and business involving international travel to various Asian, European or North American countries. Complete your practical industry experience overseas.
Progress to an Honours year with UNE's Bachelor of Science with Honours if you have an above average academic record and wish to continue with your studies.
UNE is one of Australia’s leading providers in animal science with a team of world-class scientists on staff. We offer small class sizes, excellent staff to student ratios and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Animal bioscience, business, genetics, livestock production, livestock science, nutrition and physiology, research methods, sheep and wool, sustainable animal management, wildlife ecology and management.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Advisory, research, management, policy, and consulting positions in animal health and quarantine, animal production industries, animal breeding, genetics and nutrition services, national parks and wildlife services, service and detector dog industries, animal feed industry, zoos, wildlife ecology and conservation, management of feral animals, biomedical research.
Other Information
Practical experience
12 weeks of practical industry experience during university vacation periods.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNE current fee information.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
26.8-29.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- ArmidaleNSW

