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 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , National

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If you are an international applicant you can apply at any time. We will consider late applications where possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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57

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IELTS

6

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

57

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 072403G

To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
Proof of identity and citizenship.

Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied.

By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent):

sound knowledge of any 2 units of English;
sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses; and
thorough knowledge of 2 units of Mathematics Standard.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34800 AUD / year

≈ 34800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7973 AUD / year

≈ 7973 AUD / year

Additional Details

National Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Armidale

Australia

1500 - 2100 AUD / month

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

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Key information

Duration

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Additional Details

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