Students from a country where English is not the first language, must obtain a minimum English Language competency level.
IELTS: 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: 80 overall (min 19 in Writing)
PTE Academic: 50 Overall (min 42 in communicative skills)
Cambridge English: 170
Knowledge gained in the following NCEA subjects (or the equivalent in Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate, or similar) will give you the expected background knowledge to take this major.
At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Biology
At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.
Knowledge gained in the following NCEA subject (or equivalent) will help you study in this major but is not essential.
At least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Biology (or equivalent) take the following course first:
Introductory Biology
If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent) take the following course first:
Chemistry for Modern Sciences.
Specialise in Animal Genetics and Breeding for your Bachelor of Animal Science at Massey
The Bachelor of Animal Science (Animal Genetics and Breeding) is ideal for you if you have an interest in genetics in relation to animals. You’ll learn:
how effective breeding strategies can both improve animal health and be more effective for farming and agriculture
about reproductive physiology and reproductive technologies
how breeding and genetics can help improve the performance of animals
how to set up a genetic improvement programme based on breeding goals
how to collect relevant information, analyse it and make decisions to attain those goals.
Learn from the best
Massey University’s animal, agricultural and veterinary science professionals are among the best in the world. They will teach you about the latest developments in animal science. As well as animal breeding and genetics, you will also obtain expertise in nutrition, growth and animal welfare.
Join a world-leading university
Massey University is home to the only animal science team in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. You will benefit from our internationally-recognised capability and leadership in these areas.
Our staff have significant and ongoing interaction with farm and service animal genetic improvement programmes with commercial partners.
Practical components of the qualification are taught on site at our sheep, beef and dairy farms and at our feline and canine facilities and state of the art teaching laboratories.
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Year One
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Introduction to Animal Science
Biochemistry
Chemistry for Biological Systems
Biophysical Principles
Cell Biology
Animals and the Environment
Science and Sustainability for Agriculture and Horticulture
Year Two
Livestock Production Science
Animal Science
Animal Reproduction and Lactation in Livestock
Principles of Animal Breeding and Genetics
The Dynamic Cell
Agri-Statistics
Physiological Strategies for Survival
1 programme elective
Year Three
Animal Biosecurity and Health
Animal Reproduction and Lactational Physiology
Genetics for Livestock Improvement
Animal Metabolism
Animal Production
One course from
Solving Problems in Animal Production
Case Studies in Māori Agribusiness
2 programme electives.
The BAniSc (Animal Genetics and Breeding) gives you the skills to go into a variety of interesting careers. You will gain the knowledge, attributes and insights into new technologies and processes, that are relevant for careers of the future.
Whether you are interested in working on small companies or farms, or for a large multinational, this degree will be you the technical, advocacy and management skills that are required. Possible careers include:
Reproductive management of animals
Livestock genetics companies
Corporate ram and bull breeding units
Developing country genetic improvement programmes
On-farm animal technician
Animal-related consultancy
Insurance/year: 810 NZD
