Animal Science

Specialisation (formal)Year: 2020

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Overview

The Animal Science specialisation offered within the Master of Agricultural Sciences provides a multi-disciplinary education and research-led stream aimed at developing graduates who wish to engage in issues surrounding animal science. Graduates will be taught the issues surrounding animal science covering the biological aspects and impacts animals have on the world.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in animal science
  • Interpret, critically analyse and evaluate data generated through research activities in order to effectively understand and implement improved animal systems
  • Investigate and apply innovative approaches to the contemporary, interdisciplinary problems in animal science

Last updated: 18 December 2020

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
ANSC90002 Nutrition and Feed Science
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANSC90004 Monogastric Science
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANSC90006 Genetics and Animal Breeding
August (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANSC90005 Behaviour of Farm & Companion Animals
May (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANSC90007 Animal Welfare Not available in 2020 12.5

Links

http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-agricultural-sciences/overview

Last updated: 18 December 2020