Overview

Charles Sturt University 's Bachelor of Animal Science you'll receive comprehensive training and practical experience to prepare you for a career working with animals or in animal-related industries.

This animal science degree could take you anywhere in Australia or the world – from animal production enterprises and ancillary industries, to education or advisory roles; working in research laboratories and in the field; or in management and conservation in a wide range of habitats, enterprises and organisations.

In your final year of study, you'll have the choice of undertaking an integrated honours project if eligible, or you can choose a wide range of elective subjects across a variety of disciplines, enabling you to tailor the course to your areas of interest.

Key facts

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Animal Science provides a broad foundation in biological sciences, research skills and animal health, welfare, behaviour, nutrition, genetics, breeding and management/husbandry.

You can tailor your animal science degree to your interests and career goals. In addition to the general animal science option, study streams are also available in animal production and management, or wildlife conservation and management.

You'll be taught by a team of academics, many of whom are active practitioners within the animal industry and who have made substantial contributions to research and policy development within the animal industry.

Career opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

Animal production / conservation consultant

Animal welfare officer

Extension or field officer

Research scientist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Environment and Culture

Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics

Animal Genetics

Animal Biotechnology

Animal Growth and Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

256 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wagga, Australia

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 18 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 068972G

A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.

A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.

50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.

A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

A minimum of three years relevant work experience AND documentary evidence of motivation to undertake university study in animal science.

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Tuition Fees

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37600 AUD / year

≈ 37600 AUD / year
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8716 AUD / year

≈ 8716 AUD / year

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Domestic student fees: Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS)

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