Master of Animal Science

The Master of Animal Science (MAnimSc) offers an opportunity to direct your career into animal research or industry.

Overview

Rapid developments in animal research and production technologies have made it imperative for agricultural industries to employ people with the latest knowledge in key areas. The difficulty is finding people with the latest knowledge and techniques in such a rapidly changing field.

The MAnimSc offers you the opportunity to learn from leading researchers in animal science, genetics, genomics, reproduction, biotechnology and nutrition.

Offered at Graduate Certificate (GradCertAnimSc), Graduate Diploma (GradDipAnimSc) and Master levels, this program allows you to develop core technical skills in your chosen field. A wide range of elective units of study allows you to develop further skills or to apply your skills to specific industries, such as beef, dairy, pig, poultry, aquaculture and more. This is one of the few coursework programs that offers the opportunity to conduct research at every program level and up to 50% of your MAnimSc can be supervised research. This program can be a route from a science or agriculture background into a career in animal industries or PhD candidature.

University of Sydney Advantage

The University of Sydney has a very strong research tradition in the animal sciences, and is home to some of the world’s leading scientists in animal genetics and reproduction, as well as the Centre for Advanced Technologies in Animal Genetics and Reproduction. As a leading research organisation, the University is the ideal place to learn about the latest issues from the people who discovered them.

Program Expectations

When you complete the program to Graduate Certificate level, you will possess foundational knowledge in your selected major - genetics, nutrition or reproduction - and have elected to focus these skills in a particular area, either through coursework or research. If you go on to Graduate Diploma level, further electives and research opportunities provide you with the flexibility you need to build the skills for your chosen career. A graduate of the MAnimSc holds significant foundational knowledge as well as substantial research skills that can be applied to further study or to support animal industries.

Mode of Delivery

Classes for this program are normally held on-campus in the daytime. Many classes are held with Honours-level Bachelor of Veterinary and Animal Biosciences students. The advanced animal genetics and advanced animal biotechnology units are available either on-campus or online by distance.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree in a relevant field, such as animal science, veterinary science, agriculture and many science degrees. Please contact us to seek advice if needed.

Program Requirements

GradCertAnimSc:

• 24 credit points (cp) of coursework or coursework and research, including 12 core cp in your selected major

GradDipAnimSc:

• 36 cp of coursework or coursework and research, including 12 core cp in your selected major

MAnimSc:

• 48 cp of coursework and or research, including 12 core cp in your selected major and 12 - 24 cp of supervised research

Units of Study

Up to date information on units of study.

After Graduation

The MAnimSc is specifically designed to assist in the development of the type of core knowledge and research skills expected of a future research student. It is an excellent way to shift towards a career with animals.

Graduates will be competitive applicants for research programs and skilled prospective employees for a wide range of organisations that provide service, advice, research and development or extension services to animal industries - including agricultural industry organisations, animal production service organisations, laboratory services, biotechnology organisations, government departments of agriculture and more.

Credit for Previous Study

Credit for previous study is available in some circumstances. See our website for details.

Annual intake

There is no quota for this program, however admission is dependent on the availability of a suitable supervisor.

Minimum Program Duration - Full Time

GradCertAnimSc - 1 semesters

GradDipAnimSc - 2 semesters

MAnimSc - 2 semesters

Minimum Program Duration - Part Time

GradCertAnimSc - 4 semesters

GradDipAnimSc - 6 semesters

MAnimSc - 8 semesters

Is Mid-Year Entry Available?

Yes

Enquiries

We strongly encourage all potential applicants to contact us. We are familiar with the range of issues you need to think about when considering starting postgraduate study and we will help you through the decision-making process.