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Honours Program - Animal Science and Management

MajorYear: 2018

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Overview

The honours program in Animal Science and Management comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project designed to extend students’ knowledge and skills in solving animal science and management industry research problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either enter the workforce pursuing a career in Animal Science and Management, or enrol for further research study through applying for a Masters or Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Admission requirements

In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisite.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who have completed the Animal Science & Management Honours program should have acquired:

  • The scientific knowledge required to care for and manage animals across a range of disciplines
  • A high level of understanding and appreciation in a more specialised area of the animal sciences as applied in animal industries, companion animal management and animal models for scientific studies
  • An ability to work within and contribute to the development of ethical practices in all human-animal interactions
  • Enhanced skills in communication, teamwork, group leadership, IT and the gathering, management, analysis and reporting of information

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Structure

Research

Students must complete 75 points of research

Coursework

Students must complete 25 points of coursework

Subject Options

Research Component

Students must complete 75 points of research project:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DASC40004 Animal Sci & Mgt Research Project Part 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
DASC40005 Animal Sci & Mgt Research Project Part 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Coursework Component

Students must complete the following subject:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
SCIE40001 Critical Thinking in Research
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Selective Option

Students need to enrol into one of the following subjects (as directed by the student's research project supervisor). Students must seek approval from the research project supervisor prior to enrolling in the subject.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
AGRI90075 Research Methods For Life Sciences
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90072 Data and Decision Making
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOL90002 Biometry
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/courses/honours-in-animal-science-and-management/overview

Last updated: 4 March 2025