Master of Animal Science

Exit points
Postgraduate Diploma of Animal Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Animal Science

What is this course about?

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.

Campus

Wagga Wagga

Duration

1.5 years on campus or 3 years by distance education

CRICOS code

068969C

Graduation requirements

To graduate with the Master of Animal Science, students must complete 96 points.
To exit with the Postgraduate Diploma of Animal Science, students complete 64 points.
To exit with the Postgraduate Certificate in Animal Science, students complete 32 points

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.


Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/animal_science

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At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

1.5 years on campus or 3 years by distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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