The Master of Animal Science combines scientific theory and technology applications while considering ethical and moral issues encompassing care, management and the use of animals as a resource. You will graduate possessing the skills to improve animal production systems for increased yields and quality within Australian and International environments.
The interdisciplinary nature of the course allows you to specialize in animal nutrition and metabolism, animal behavior and welfare, or integrated animal systems analysis. This diverse knowledge will have practical applications in areas from captive animal care to recreation, sport and biological research. Graduates are well equipped to support and enhance the integral roles that animals play in sustaining our lives.
“…there are over 500 different job classifications for animal science graduates”
- American Society of Animal Science, www.asas.org
An advanced qualification in Animal Science enables you to contribute to food and fibre producing industries, environmental sustainability in live-stock management, bio-research essential for limiting disease, quality control, governmental policies determining the future of farming worldwide, community organizations working to reduce hunger or facilitate animal companionship, humane treatment of animals in farming and experimentation, nutrition, reproductive technology, standards and quality assurance and many more essential areas of business, industry, government, education, and research.
If you are interested in a shorter course, MSLE also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science and Management.
Course Structure
- We offer you the flexibility to design your own program by selecting 6 of your units from a diverse range of animal science inquiry. Core subjects provide a solid foundation from which to undertake the specialist, research project, and elective subjects of your choice.
- Our Diploma provides a solid grounding in the central issues of animal science and management, with the option to include a minor research project in your diploma, or complete only coursework subjects.
- Delivered at Parkville campus, all the benefits of our expert teaching staff and the renowned resources of the University of Melbourne are available to you.
| Masters | Postgraduate Diploma | |
| DURATION | 2 years full time or part time equivalent |
1 year full time or part time equivalent |
| TEACHING MODE | On campus; Two Semesters per year, with some elective subjects taught in intensive mode. Academic Calendar. Note:
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| COMMENCING | Semester 2 (July) intake is possible by special arrangement |
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| CONTENT | 75 points of core subjects; |
75 points
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| POINTS | 200 credit points | 100 credit points |
| PLACE TYPES | Local students
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Local students
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| CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS STUDY | Up to 100 points of advanced standing in Master of Animal Science may be awarded for the completion of a relevant honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science or equivalent. | |
| APPLICATIONS DUE | Local Students
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| HANDBOOK DETAILS | MC-ANISCI Master of Animal Science | PD-ANSCMAN Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science & Management |
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Student Profile
Evan Bittner, Animal Science alumnus and co-founder of A Future With Elephants, in Northern Laos
"With any luck I will continue to work around the world for years to come, and I can honestly say that without networking which began during my course at the Melbourne School of Land and Environment, I wouldn't have been able to do any of it."