UndergraduateBiology & Life Sciences
Bachelor of Animal Science
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
Develop knowledge and skills in animal production, management and welfare across a range of domestic and wildlife animal species with the Bachelor of Animal Science from Charles Sturt. You'll receive comprehensive training and practical experience to prepare you for a career working with animals or in animal-related industries. This animal science degree could take you anywhere in Australia or the world, from animal production enterprises and ancillary industries, to education or advisory roles; working in research laboratories and in the field; or in management and conservation in a wide range of habitats, enterprises and organisations. In your final year of study, you'll have the choice of undertaking an integrated honours project if eligible, or you can choose a wide range of elective subjects across a variety of disciplines, enabling you to tailor the course to your areas of interest. You'll be amazed at the variety of careers available when you study a Bachelor of Animal Science. Check out our handy resource to find the career that suits your passion, and know that we have the course that can get you there.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 10 parts
- ASC311Essential set > Restricted electives > Conservation Biology: Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- BIO330Wildlife Management
- BIO112Principles of Ecology
- BIO312Landscape Ecology
- BIO437Conservation Management of Birds
- BIO439Behavioural Ecology
- BIO430Avian Biology
- BIO203Animal Diversity
- BIO329Wildlife Ecology
- BIO433Ornithological Methods
- BMS342Essential set > Restricted electives > Biomedical Sciences: First Nations Foods and Diets
- BMS269Molecular Cell Biology 2 (8)
- EQS220Essential set > Restricted electives > Equine Science: Equine Exercise Physiology
- EQS110Equine Health and Disease
- EQS210Equine Disease Prevention
- EQS260Equine Breeding Management
- EQS120Horse Behaviour and Training I
- EQS250Equine Nutrition
- EQS104Introduction to Equitation Science
- EQS240Equine Locomotion
- AHT231Essential set > Restricted electives > Agribusiness: Agricultural Finance and Business Management
- AGB310Agricultural Marketing
- AGB110Agricultural Economics
- FDS310Essential set > Restricted electives > Food Science: Food Product Development
- FDS309Food Processing and Preservation
- FDS202Food Microbiology
- ASC305Essential set > Restricted electives > Animal Production: Parasitology
- ASC474Intensive Animal Production and Welfare
- ASC332Applied Animal Nutrition
- ASC475Meat And Fibre Science
- HRM210Essential set > Restricted electives > Other: Human Resource Management
- PKM266Culture and Heritage
- PSC104Essential set > Restricted electives > Agronomy / Soils: Soil Science
- PSC360Pastures and Rangelands
- PSC202Crop And Pasture Science
- AGR220Essential set > Compulsory subjects: Extension
- ASC370Ruminant Production and Welfare
- BIO216Conservation Biology
- CHM107Essential set > Core subjects: Chemistry 1B
- AGR202Food Environment and Culture
- ASC212Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
- ASC221Animal Genetics
- CHM104Chemistry 1A
- ASC350Animal Health
- ASC225Assessment of Animal Welfare
- STA308Experimental Design and Analysis
- ASC273Animal Nutrition
- STA201Scientific Statistics
- BIO100Concepts of Biology
- ASC310Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Animal Science
- ASC101Introduction to Animal Science
- ASC306Applied Animal Pharmacology
- ASC223Animal Growth and Development
- ASC261Animal Reproduction
- ASC171Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- MCR101Introduction to Microbiology
- BCM210Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
- ASC222Animal Biotechnology
- IKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
Admissions
Minimum ATAR: 65 - A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. OR - A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR - A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR - 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR - A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR - Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR - A minimum of three years relevant work experience AND documentary evidence of motivation to undertake university study in animal science. Such evidence must include a statement by the applicant addressing their work experience, the reason(s) for their interest in the course and what they have done (or will do) to prepare for the course. A statement of support (recommendation) from an employer or a professional person is highly desirable. Offerings: All Vaccination Requirements required prior to study Students commencing the Bachelor of Animal Science will be required to be vaccinated against both Q Fever and Tetanus before commencing study on campus. The Q Fever vaccine, Q-Vax, will require pre-vaccination screening and can be delivered by your general practitioner. Please refer to the Government Q Fever Vaccination Fact Sheet for further information. The Tetanus vaccine is also available from your general practitioner and requires to be updated with a booster every 10 years. If you have already received your Tetanus vaccination you will need to provide evidence that his has been received within the indicated timeframe. Please refer to the Government Tetanus Fact Sheet for further information. More information regarding vaccination requirements can be found in the Requirements tab on the Workplace Learning website . Offerings: All
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