University of New England

Bachelor of Animal Science

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

With UNE's Bachelor of Animal Science you will graduate with knowledge and skills in the science-based fundamentals that underpin the relationships with and management of animals, plus acquire the practical experience to be on track for a rewarding career in rapidly changing animal-related industries.

UNE's three-year Bachelor of Animal Science will equip you with a holistic understanding of general and specialist animal science fundamentals including animal nutrition, physiology, genetics and human-animal interactions, then allow you to specialise in livestock science, or animal bioscience.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Recent Year 12 student

Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10

Higher education study

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

  • Undergraduate Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
  • Bachelor degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

  • Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
  • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
  • Complete or incomplete.

Work and life experience

You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:

  • Professional Experience
  • Mature Age Special Entry
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $23,208 $101,487 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$23,208
Standard Tuition:
$101,487
Full Fee Tuition:
$23,208
Full Fee Tuition:
$101,487
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $23,208 $101,487 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Animal Science will prepare you for the following roles.

Animal Welfare Officer

An Animal Welfare Officer ensures the humane treatment and welfare of animals. You might work in animal shelters, government agencies, or animal we...

Avg yearly income $79,300
Entry barriers Low

Research Scientist

A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Livestock Manager

A Livestock Manager oversees the care, breeding, and management of livestock on farms or ranches. You might work on cattle, sheep, or pig farms, fo...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Animal Nutritionist

An Animal Nutritionist develops and implements dietary plans to ensure the health and well-being of animals. You might work in veterinary clinics,...

Avg yearly income $76,596
Entry barriers Low

Animal Scientist

An Animal Scientist studies the biology and behaviour of animals to improve their health, productivity, and welfare. You might work in agricultural...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Animal Management Officer

An Animal Management Officer works with animals that have been lost, abandoned or mistreated. You’ll usually work for a local council and you may h...

Avg yearly income $78,780
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.