Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in agricultural science, biological science, plant science (botany, horticulture or agronomy), equine science, animal science (behaviour, production or technology), wildlife science, wildlife management, veterinary science, veterinary technology, zoology or an approved discipline. UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Develop core scientific skills in animal science with the flexibility to select business electives to hone your management and leadership skills to further your career.
The Master of Animal Science is designed for recent agricultural, animal, biological, plant, equine, animal, wildlife, zoology or veterinary science graduates, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills or redirect their career into animal science.
For your 1.5 years of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 30 courses, including those within one of 3 specialised fields – Equine Science, Production Animal Science or Wildlife Biology – allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.
The program also gives you the opportunity to complete a significant research project, which may provide a pathway to higher degree by research programs.
Graduates demonstrate the ability to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world, and maintaining our environment in situations of increasing community expectations of animal welfare, biosecurity concerns and competition for limited resources.
This expands your career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community or research-based roles.
CRICOS CODE: 079382F
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Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Equine Science
Production Animal Science
Wildlife Biology
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Animal nutritionist
Animal research scientist
Biosecurity officer
Customs officer
Equine nutritionist
Equine physical therapist
Livestock adviser or consultant
National parks and wildlife officer
Wildlife ecologist
Wildlife scientist
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
