Overview

University of New England's three-year Bachelor of Animal Science will equip you with a holistic understanding of general and specialist animal science fundamentals including animal nutrition, physiology, genetics and human-animal interactions, then allow you to specialise in livestock science, or animal bioscience. You'll explore your chosen major in depth with an extensive range of minors to hone your specific focus.

Our major and minor streams enable you to develop the expertise needed for careers in the animal production, breeding and genetics, health and nutrition industries; in the management and conservation of wildlife and management of feral pest species; and in research to support animal industries.

Career outcomes

Our strong industry connections and robust research culture mean that we understand what skills and knowledge are valued by prospective employers in the animal science sector. Depending on the specialisation focus you choose in studying for your Bachelor of Animal Science, your career could include opportunities in:

animal production industries
animal breeding or nutrition services
national parks and wildlife services
service and detector dog industries
animal feed industry
zoos.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Function, Health and Welfare
Animals in Society
Animal Physiology
Applied Animal Nutrition
Biochemistry and Microbiology for Rural Science
Organisms to Ecosystems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 120 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-14 00:00:00
Starting 2024-02-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-06-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Animal Science View 37 other Bachelors in Animal Science in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 072403G

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English, Chemistry, Mathematics.

overseas secondary qualifications or tertiary qualifications deemed equivalent to Australian qualifications;
Australian post-secondary or tertiary qualifications (where the qualification is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), a completed or incomplete qualification must be AQF level 3 or higher);
relevant professional experience demonstrated to be at sufficient skill level and duration of time that satisfies the University that the applicant possesses the capacity to succeed in their chosen course;

Tuition Fee

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International

31600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31600 AUD per year during 36 months.

National Commonwealth Supported Place: $6,990

Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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