The Master of Animal Science is approximately equivalent to an honours year in Animal Genetics, Reproduction or Nutrition streams. A stream in Animal Breeding Management is online and distance.

The rapid growth of technological and scientific innovation in genetics, biotechnology, conservation biology, reproduction and nutrition has resulted in a need for further training for scientists across animal industries in all areas.The increasing globalisation of agriculture and growing emphasis on wildlife and animal health & conservation means that the demands on professionals in animal industries and organisations have changed.Applied and advanced training is necessary for industries and organisations to remain relevant and competitive.This degree course will Provide advanced technical training in a focused area of animal science - genetics, nutrition or reproduction, biotechnology and animal production Equip animal scientists with advanced skills applied in a variety of contexts - including poultry, wildlife, pig, aquaculture, dairy, companion & pedigree animals, sheep and beef Prepare students for advanced research training, including the skills to manage the planning and implementation of a successful research project and to design, conduct and write-up a research projectStudents in the postgraduate course in Animal Science will learn to Identify, define and analyse existing and emerging issues in animal science by applying an understanding of specific animal production systems and industries Search, identify, evaluate, collate and present scientific knowledge Analyse and integrate information to achieve better understanding of complex issues involving animal industries Identify, define and analyse problems affecting animal health and production Use detailed knowledge and understanding of animal science topics to solve problems on current issues in the relevant field Use appropriate decision making processes to create solutions in a professional context Communicate effectively information on issues within animal industries to a variety of stakeholders

Course completion requirements

48 credit points of coursework and research, including 12 core credit points in your selected stream and 12 – 24 credit points of supervised research.

On campus attendance pattern

Full time, Part time

End qualification

The University of Sydney has a very strong research tradition in the animal sciences, 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 of Sydney is the ideal place to learn about the latest issues from the people who discovered them. 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 Master of Animal Science holds significant foundational knowledge as well as substantial research skills that can be applied to further study or to support animal industries.

Course level

Master by Coursework (Undifferentiated)