Universities Australia University of Queensland - Gatton Courses Master of Animal Science

Master of Animal Science

University of Queensland - Gatton

Gatton, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 44,544
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Develop core skills in animal science with the flexibility to select business electives that hone your management and leadership skills to further your career.

The Master of Animal Science is designed for recent graduates in any field, those with a Graduate Certificate in Animal Science, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their skills or redirect their career into animal science.

You'll select from over 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.

Graduates have the leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world and maintaining our environment in situations of increasing community expectations of animal welfare, biosecurity concerns and competition for limited resources.

This expands your career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community or research-based roles.

Program highlights

Study at the university ranked number one in Australia in agriculture, for both research and teaching outcomes.
Learn from world-class academic staff, ensuring you receive the highest quality education.
Benefit from hands-on learning in extensive research and teaching facilities on Gatton campus.
Utilise specialist equine and wildlife facilities, as well as a dairy, piggery, sheep and goat herds and visit commercial enterprises.

Course Content
What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Animal Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
- Animal Science & Production
- Leadership in Rural Industries and Communities
- Graduate Research Project III
Complete 32 units for either of the following:
- 32 units from MAnimSci - 2 year duration, or
- 32 units from MAnimSc - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior learning)
MAnimSci - 2 year duration

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 8 units for all MAnimSc Foundational Courses, and
- 6 units for all MAnimSc Core Courses, and
- 8 units for one Field of Study from MAnimSc Field of Study, and
- 8 units from MAnimSc Research Project Courses, and
- 2 units from MAnimSc Program Elective Courses
MAnimSc Foundational Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Animals in Society
- Animal Reproduction
- Animal Nutrition & Technology
- Concepts in Animal Science
MAnimSc Core Courses

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Research Methodologies
- Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities
- Global Challenges in Agriculture
MAnimSc Field of Study

Complete one Field of Study from the following:
- Production Animal Science
- Wildlife Biology
MAnimSc Research Project Courses

Complete exactly 8 units from the following:
- Graduate Research Project III
- Graduate Research Project III
- Graduate Research Project III
MAnimSc Program Elective Courses

Complete exactly 2 units from the following:
- Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
- Postgraduate Advanced Topic I
- Postgraduate Advanced Topic II
- Advanced Agronomy
- Agribusiness Value Chain Management
- Pasture Science & Management
- Animal & Plant Biosecurity
- Design & Analysis of Experiments
- Animal Science & Production
- Captive Wildlife Management & Husbandry
- Human - Wildlife Interactions
- Biology of Australian Marsupials & Monotremes
- Molecular Theory, Data & Application in the Animal Sciences
- Animal Breeding Technology
- Plant Interactions
- Biosecurity Plant Pests: Invertebrates
- Plant Pathology
- Terrestrial Arthropods
- Food Safety & Quality Management
- Principles of Food Preservation
- Food Chemistry
- Horticulture Production
- Water & Land Resource Management
- Soil & Growth Media Management
- System Dynamics
- Evaluation of Programs & Projects
- Rural Community Development
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- Agribusiness Marketing
- Principles of Weed Science
- Plant Protection
- or courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
MAnimSc - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior learning)

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 6 units for all MAnimSc Core Courses, and
- 8 units for one Field of Study from MAnimSc Field of Study, and
- 8 units from MAnimSc Research Project Courses, and
- 2 units from MAnimSc Program Elective Courses, and
- 8 units for all approved recognised prior study and/or work experience
MAnimSc Core Courses

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Research Methodologies
- Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities
- Global Challenges in Agriculture
MAnimSc Field of Study

Complete one Field of Study from the following:
- Production Animal Science
- Wildlife Biology
MAnimSc Research Project Courses

Complete exactly 8 units from the following:
- Graduate Research Project III
- Graduate Research Project III
- Graduate Research Project III
MAnimSc Program Elective Courses

Complete exactly 2 units from the following:
- Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
- Postgraduate Advanced Topic I
- Postgraduate Advanced Topic II
- Advanced Agronomy
- Agribusiness Value Chain Management
- Pasture Science & Management
- Animal & Plant Biosecurity
- Design & Analysis of Experiments
- Animal Science & Production
- Captive Wildlife Management & Husbandry
- Human - Wildlife Interactions
- Biology of Australian Marsupials & Monotremes
- Molecular Theory, Data & Application in the Animal Sciences
- Animal Breeding Technology
- Plant Interactions
- Biosecurity Plant Pests: Invertebrates
- Plant Pathology
- Terrestrial Arthropods
- Food Safety & Quality Management
- Principles of Food Preservation
- Food Chemistry
- Horticulture Production
- LAND70002 units
- Water & Land Resource Management
- Soil & Growth Media Management
- System Dynamics
- Evaluation of Programs & Projects
- Rural Community Development
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- Agribusiness Marketing
- Principles of Weed Science
- Plant Protection
approved recognised prior study and/or work experience

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Prior Learning (8)
Entry Requirement
2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- a graduate certificate in animal science, or
- to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- 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.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include agricultural science, biological science, plant science (botany, horticulture or agronomy), equine science, animal science (behaviour, production or technology), wildlife science, wildlife management, veterinary science, veterinary technology and zoology.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
- Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.

Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Animal Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $44,544

Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Career Prospect
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
- Livestock adviser or consultant
- National parks and wildlife officer
- Wildlife ecologist
- Wildlife scientist

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland - Gatton

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250K+

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800Cr+

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5000+

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