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Animal Science
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Ian Bland
Coordinator: ibland@unimelb.edu.au
Prospective students:
http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/about/contact
Currently enrolled students:
Structure
50 credit points
Students in the 200 point, 150 point and 100 point (A) programs of the Master of Agricultural Sciences complete four core subjects (50 points) for this specialisation.
Students in the 100 point (B) program of the Master of Agricultural Sciences complete three core subjects (37.5 points) in this specialisation.
Subject Options
Animal Science Specialisation Core Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASC90006 | Nutrition and Feed Science | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DASC90008 | Monogastric Science | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DASC90009 | Behaviour of Farm & Companion Animals | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
| DASC90011 | Genetics and Animal Breeding | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DASC90012 | Animal Welfare | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-agricultural-sciences/overview
Last updated: 23 November 2025