Overview
What will you do? With the Animal Science program from University of Adelaide, you will:
- learn how to positively influence the productivity and welfare of livestock, as well as the health of pets, zoo animals and wildlife
- build practical skills with 200 hours of professional work experience
- work with a variety of species, including livestock, horses, wildlife, companion animals and laboratory animals
- join a close-knit, animal-focused community at our Roseworthy campus
- study the fundamentals of animal physiology, as you explore areas like wildlife management, nutrition and on-farm management
- draw on the University’s internationally recognised expertise in animal and veterinary sciences.
Where could it take you?
You could provide farmers with ways to improve the health and welfare of livestock. Perhaps you’ll get a job as a nutritionist developing diets for companion or production animals, or work in a wildlife park or zoo. You might research laboratory animal housing, or ways to detect or control diseases that affect our wildlife.
Career
This program sets you up for careers in the following areas:
- animal science professionals in government agencies
- livestock and agricultural management
- livestock production and nutrition
- private companies
- research institutes and centres
- government agencies
- vertebrate pest management
- wildlife conservation
- zoos and animal welfare organisations
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biology: Molecules, Genes and Cells
- Biology: Organisms
- Animal Handling & Husbandry
- Chemistry
- Animal and Plant Biochemistry
- Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- There is not a specific application deadline, however we strongly encourage students to lodge their application no later than 6 weeks before the commencement
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Credits
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Disciplines
Animal Science View 37 other Bachelors in Animal Science in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 047801A
- Selection Rank (International) 80
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 29
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 19
- United Entrance Certificate (UEC) [Malaysia] 15
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level 9
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75%
- British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Canada) 5.2
Tuition Fee
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International
50800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50800 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
8950 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8950 AUD per year during 36 months.
- Domestic applicants: Commonwealth-supported place
Living costs for Adelaide
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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