Master of Animal Science
Tailor your expertise in animal science with specialized courses and a research project at Australia’s leading university.
Best for:Best for professionals or graduates in any field seeking to specialize in animal science, production, or wildlife biology with a focus on research and practical application.
Overview
The Master of Animal Science at The University of Queensland is a flexible, coursework-based degree designed for recent graduates, professionals seeking career transitions, or those with prior animal science qualifications. Students choose from over 30 courses across two specializations—Production Animal Science or Wildlife Biology—to align their studies with career goals. The programme includes a significant research project, offering a pathway to higher research degrees. Graduates develop leadership, problem-solving, and research skills to address global challenges in animal welfare, biosecurity, and sustainable resource management.
What you'll do
- Complete over 30 specialized courses in Production Animal Science or Wildlife Biology to tailor your studies.
- Engage in a significant research project aligned with your interests, contributing to broader scientific knowledge.
- Develop leadership, problem-solving, and research skills applicable to global challenges in animal science.
- Collaborate with faculty and peers to address issues in animal welfare, biosecurity, and sustainable resource management.
- Participate in coursework designed to enhance expertise in your chosen specialization.
Requirements
Degree required: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a Graduate Certificate in Animal Science, or completion of at least 3 years of study towards an approved overseas qualification with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science.
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic study in Australia).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic ability with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in prior qualifications.
- Ability to engage in independent research and coursework in animal science.
- Commitment to completing 32 units of study (2-year full-time) or 24 units (1.5-year full-time) as required.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age limits or prior experience caps specified.
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Applicants must submit their application through the university’s official portal. Ensure you meet the academic requirements and provide all necessary documentation, including transcripts and proof of English proficiency if applicable. The application process involves selecting courses and confirming eligibility for the chosen duration (1.5 or 2 years).
- CV or resume
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Statement of purpose or research proposal (if applicable)
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