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Overview
The Master of Animal Science offered at the University of Queensland is designed for recent agricultural, animal, biological, plant, equine, animal, wildlife, zoology or veterinary science graduates, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills or redirect their career into animal science.
For your 1.5 years of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 30 courses, including those within one of 3 specialised fields – Equine Science, Production Animal Science or Wildlife Biology – allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.
The program also gives you the opportunity to complete a significant research project, which may provide a pathway to higher degree by research programs.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:- Animal nutritionist
- Animal research scientist
- Biosecurity officer
- Customs officer
- Equine nutritionist
- Equine physical therapist
- Livestock adviser or consultant
- National parks and wildlife officer
- Wildlife ecologist
- Wildlife scientist
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Animals in Society
- Animal Reproductive Science
- Animal Nutrition and Technology
- Concepts in Animal Science
- Agricultural Research Methodologies
- Leadership in Rural Industries and Communities
- Global Challenges in Agriculture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 87
Credits
24 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Veterinary Medicine Animal Sciences View 4 other Masters in Veterinary Medicine in AustraliaAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 079382F
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below)
- You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
- English language requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
43456 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43456 AUD per year during 18 months. -
National
36730 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36730 AUD per year during 18 months.
We offer Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for this program for Semester 2 for national students.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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