About the course

As a Production Animal Science graduate you'll play an essential role in the management and production of domestic farm animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and goats) in a society with increasing needs for animal products, especially meat.

　　You'll develop research, multi-disciplinary and leadership skills which enable you to integrate and apply knowledge to manage animal production facilities and businesses.

　　Career possibilities

　　Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

　　Animal nutritionist

　　Animal research scientist

　　Livestock adviser or consultant

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Gatton
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Gatton
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Gatton
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Gatton
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Gatton
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Gatton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

Bachelor degree in any field or Graduate Certificate in Animal Science. UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale. IELTS: Overall Band Score of 6.5 AND a minimum score of 6 in each sub-band of Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening. TOEFL (Internet-Based-iBT): Overall score 87 with a Writing score of 21 and Reading, Speaking and Listening scores of 19. TOEFL (Paper-based): Overall score of 570 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) and 54 in Listening and Reading.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　70th / 1250

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