Online Animal Science Degree :: Accredited Universities

CSU's Master of Animal Science aims to promote advanced critical reflection on professional practice in the animal industries, preparing graduates for leadership positions.

The Master of Animal Science aims to:

provide opportunity to continue lifelong learning in keeping with the University's mission statement

meet the educational needs of professionals working in the ever-evolving animal industries

promote the acquisition of advanced analytical, problem solving skills and conceptual insights that will enable students to assume positions of leadership within the animal industries

encourage excellence in scholarship and/or focused research within the candidate's discipline area.

The course is designed to:

extend students' knowledge of the disciplines which form the basis of their profession

provide the requirements for planning and implementing a small research project

facilitate knowledge of methods for the analysis of data sets and their interpretation

develop concepts in animal production to an advanced level of understanding of areas specific to the students' coursework

develop skills in the presentation of material to practitioners within the animal industries ranging from those involved in research through to those working with farming communities.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Animal Science must have completed an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent experience as determined by the Course Coordinator. Equivalent experience is defined as direct practical experience of at least two years in duration relating to the field within the animal industry which the candidate wishes to specialise in.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This course is designed for those interested in our relationship with and management of animals in a rapidly changing world. The course has three specialist majors focusing on: 1) livestock production; 2) wildlife management; and 3) horses and dogs.

Students will study the basic sciences and applied biological sciences before undertaking specialist units. The course also develops practical skills.

The Livestock Production major has streams enabling specialisation in sheep and wool science, animal health and nutrition, animal genetics, intensive animal production and consulting and advisory services.

The Canine and Equine major is suited to students with interests in companion animals. Students will learn the fundamentals of animal nutrition, physiology, genetics and human-animal interactions before specialising in their chosen fields. Students in this major will be well placed for a career in the petfood industry, detector dog agencies, canine control and the equine and racehorse industries.

The Wildlife Management major is designed for students seeking a career in the management and conservation of wildlife or management of feral animals, ecological basis for the stable, threatened and nuisance status of animal species together with theoretical and practical skills in animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics breeding, health and welfare are covered.

The program includes four units of equine related study from the University of Queensland which is completed from UNE on a cross-institutional basis.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers a Foundation unit in Chemistry and Mathematics.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

12 weeks practical industry work experience during vacation periods is essential to the course requirements. For further information contact UNE Career Development through AskUNE.

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The Master of Animal Science nonthesis degree program is designed to give students a deeper academic background in sub-disciplines associated with the field of Animal Science which include nutrition, physiology, genetics, biotechnology and animal management. This program is a distance education version of the Master of Animal Science degree.

Entry Requirements

Factors considered in the evaluation of applicants for full admission include: Grade point average, TOEFL Scores (international applicants), letters of recommendation and additional information that reflects the potential of the applicant for academic excellence.

Other Fees

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Our Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) is a distance course designed for working professionals, offered online with short residential sessions in Sydney and Armidale. Developed in response to a rapidly changing science and agricultural environment, this course combines theoretical and applied animal genetics with the skills required to participate in the enormous changes currently taking place in animal industries. The course focuses on providing you with advanced knowledge of human and organisational behaviour, communication, leadership, change management and a range of leadership and managerial skills while participating in teams to solve technical problems in animal genetics, breeding and biotechnology.

Applicants wishing to study by distance in 2014 may be directed to take on-campus units of study.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Mangement) will:
(a) hold a bachelor’s degree (with Honours) or higher award with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, in veterinary science, animal science or agriculture; or
(b) have completed the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
Some previous study in genetics will be necessary. Applicants should contact the faculty for more information.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Distance mode with 4 short residential sessions at Camperdown Campus and Armidale

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The Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning seeks to provide learning opportunities to students who are unable to take up full-time on-campus programmes. The School provides a wide range of quality programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels using blended teaching and learning that combines digital instruction with live tutorials in the following regional centres: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Kakamega, Embu, Nyeri, Marsabit and Kericho.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Animal Production and Health Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or any other equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years relevant research experience, or a post-graduate diploma will be considered.

Other Fees

Statutory fees: 21900

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