Charles Sturt University
4 years minimum, 8 years maximum
Master animal science with hands-on learning in production, welfare, and conservation. Choose between Wildlife Conservation or Livestock Science majors and gain practical experience across Australia's leading animal science facilities.
Applicants require a completed High School Certificate with minimum ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors), or equivalent qualification such as AQF Certificate III or higher, completed Tertiary Preparation Course, or minimum three years relevant work experience with documented motivation. Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply for international students. Vaccination requirements: Q Fever (Q-Vax) and Tetanus vaccination required before commencing on-campus study.
Core subjects (184 credit points) include: Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Animal Genetics, Animal Reproduction, Animal Nutrition, Parasitology, Applied Animal Pharmacology, Applied Animal Biotechnology, Livestock Production Systems, Precision Agriculture, Foundations in Biochemistry, Concepts of Biology, Animal Diversity, Chemistry, Microbiology, and First Nations Foundations. Elective set (72 credit points) allows students to select one major from Wildlife Conservation or Livestock Science, plus unrestricted electives. Wildlife Conservation major covers Conservation Biology, Landscape Ecology, River and Floodplain Ecology, Ecosystem Management, Restoration Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Fish Ecology, Avian Biology, and Behavioural Ecology. Livestock Science major includes Livestock Management, Ruminant Production, Intensive Animal Production, Meat and Fibre Science, Agricultural Economics, and Agricultural Marketing.
Charles Sturt University is ranked #1 in NSW for veterinary science undergraduates who get jobs, with 94% of graduates employed full-time within 4 months of graduating. The university provides world-class on-campus facilities including a pre-clinical centre, anatomy laboratory, veterinary diagnostic laboratory, large animal hospital, small animal referral centre, large animal handling facilities, on-campus farms, and an extensive equine centre. Students are taught by academics who are active practitioners within the animal industry with significant contributions to research and policy development.
Graduates pursue diverse careers including animal production/conservation consultant, animal welfare officer, biosecurity officer, extension or field officer, feed formulation specialist, livestock manager, research scientist, and wildlife project officer. The degree opens opportunities across animal production enterprises, supporting industries, education and advisory roles, research laboratories, field-based work, and conservation management across various environments and organisations globally.
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