Overview

Massey University's 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.

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.

Career

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.

The production and companion animal industries, government departments and agencies, and iwi-owned agribusinesses recognise the importance of animal science in what they do and employ our graduates. Our rigorous qualification is supported by industry and provides you with the valuable skills employers are looking for.

Whether you are interested in working on small companies or farms, or for a large multinational, this degree will give 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.

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates showed that those who complete a qualification in a science, agriculture, technology, computer science, engineering or mathematics field of study have high relative earnings after they complete their study compared to the national median. Earnings can be substantially more than other graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Reproduction and Lactation in Livestock
Principles of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Biosecurity and Health
Animal Metabolism
The Dynamic Cell
Physiological Strategies for Survival

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications will be considered after these dates if spaces are available.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Expected high school preparationKnowledge 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 succeed in this qualification.

At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Biology.

At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42300 NZD / year

≈ 42300 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

8761 NZD / year

≈ 8761 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

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