The University of Queensland

Master of Animal Science

Master core skills in animal science to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world and maintaining the environment.

Official
Duration
Not provided
Qualification
Masters by coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Gatton
QLD
Course code
CRICOS 079383E
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Course overview

Master core skills in animal science to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world and maintaining the environment.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a graduate certificate in animal science, or to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner insitution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include agricultural science, biological science, plant science (botany, horticulture or agronomy), equine science, animal science (behaviour, production or technology), wildlife science, wildlife management, veterinary science, veterinary technology and zoology. You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. If you are undertaking the 2 year duration program (32 units), immunisation against Q fever is mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 2. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a graduate certificate in animal science, or to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner insitution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include agricultural science, biological science, plant science (botany, horticulture or agronomy), equine science, animal science (behaviour, production or technology), wildlife science, wildlife management, veterinary science, veterinary technology and zoology. You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. If you are undertaking the 2 year duration program (32 units), immunisation against Q fever is mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information. 2. {}

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.

1.5

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a graduate certificate in animal science, or to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner insitution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include agricultural science, biological science, plant science (botany, horticulture or agronomy), equine science, animal science (behaviour, production or technology), wildlife science, wildlife management, veterinary science, veterinary technology and zoology. You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. If you are undertaking the 2 year duration program (32 units), immunisation against Q fever is mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5

  • Additional entry requirement

    1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a graduate certificate in animal science, or to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner insitution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Animal Science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include agricultural science, biological science, plant science (botany, horticulture or agronomy), equine science, animal science (behaviour, production or technology), wildlife science, wildlife management, veterinary science, veterinary technology and zoology. You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. If you are undertaking the 2 year duration program (32 units), immunisation against Q fever is mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information. 2. {}

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Gatton26 July 2027——International students
2027 · Semester 1Gatton22 February 2027—$50,560per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Gatton

    Primary

    QLD

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Animal Sciencestudy.uq.edu.au
  2. The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
  5. Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
  7. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Animal Science at The University of Queensland: Fees & Entry Requirements