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Animal Science

Persons holding a bachelor€™s degree in a related field (animal science, veterinary science, agriculture) or equivalent may apply for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master of Animal Science.

The course is offered with a selection of four streams: Animal Genetics, Animal Reproduction, Animal Nutrition and Animal Breeding Management. Animal Genetics, Animal Reproduction and Animal Nutrition are offered on-campus. Animal Breeding Management is offered online with 3€’5 day residential sessions in Sydney or Armidale.

Graduate Certificate in Animal Science

Persons holding a bachelor's degree in a related field (animal science, veterinary science, agriculture) or equivalent with permission from the Dean, may apply for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Animal Science. Persons with a minimum of 4 years work experience in a relevant discipline may apply for admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Animal Science.

A candidate for this award shall satisfactorily complete units of study granting a minimum of 24 credit points by coursework, including core and elective units of study, which may include a supervised research project.

Graduate Diploma in Animal Science

CRICOS Code: 055414A
Persons holding a bachelor's degree in a related field (animal science, veterinary science, agriculture) or equivalent with permission from the Dean, may apply for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Animal Science. Equivalence may comprise, for example, a Bachelor of Science with relevant work experience. A candidate for this award shall satisfactorily complete units of study granting a minimum of 36 credit points by coursework, including core and elective units of study, which may include a supervised research project.

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Master of Animal Science

CRICOS Code: 055414A
Persons holding a bachelor's degree in a related field (animal science, veterinary science, agriculture) or equivalent with permission from the Dean, may apply for admission to candidature in the Graduate Master of Animal Science. Equivalence may comprise, for example, a Bachelor of Science with relevant work experience.

A candidate for this award shall satisfactorily complete units of study granting a minimum of 48 credit points by coursework, including core and elective units of study, which may include up to 24 credit points towards a supervised research project and must include at least 6 credit points of supervised research. Some streams require a minimum of 12 credit points of research.

Animal Genetics Stream

A candidate for the GradCertAnimSc (Animal Genetics) will complete:
VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics
VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology
And an additional 12 credit points of electives, which may include a research project.

In addition, a candidate for the GradDipAnimSc (Animal Genetics) will complete:
A further 12 credit points of electives, which may include a research project.

In addition, a candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Genetics) will complete:
A further 12 credit points of research.

Animal Reproduction Stream

A candidate for the GradCertAnimSc (Animal Reproduction) will complete:
VETS8008 Advanced Animal Reproduction
VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology
And an additional 12 credit points of electives, which may include a research project.

In addition, a candidate for the GradDipAnimSc (Animal Reproduction) will complete:
A further 12 credit points of electives, which may include a research project.

In addition, a candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Reproduction) will complete:
A further 12 credit points of research.

Animal Nutrition Stream

A candidate for the GradCertAnimSc (Animal Nutrition) will complete:
VETS8006 Advanced Animal Nutrition
VETS8035 Feed Technology

And an additional 12 credit points of electives, which may include a research project.

In addition, a candidate for the GradDipAnimSc (Animal Nutrition) will complete:
A further 12 credit points of electives, which may include a research project.

In addition, a candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Nutrition) will complete:
A further 12 credit points of research.

Animal Breeding Management

A candidate for the GradCertAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete:
VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics
VETS7025 Leadership, People & Organisations
VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation & Breeding Program Design
EITHER VETS7027 Project Management OR VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change AND VETS7028 Leadership Skills.

A candidate for the GradDipAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete:
VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics
VETS7025 Leadership, People & Organisations
VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation & Breeding Program Design
VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change
VETS7028 Leadership Skills
And an additional 12 credit points of elective units of study, selected from the following:
VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology
VETS8003 Advanced Applications of Animal Breeding
VETS7027 Project Management
Or other suitable electives with permission from the program Academic Supervisor.

Students may select one from the following units offered in Bioethics:
BETH5201 Ethics and Biotechnology
BETH5202 Human and Animal Research Ethics
BETH5000 Core Concepts in Bioethics

A candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete:

VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics
VETS7025 Leadership, People & Organisations
VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation & Breeding Program Design
EITHER VETS7027 Project Management OR VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change AND VETS7028 Leadership Skills.

A candidate for the GradDipAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete:
VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics
VETS7025 Leadership, People & Organisations
VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation & Breeding Program Design
VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change
VETS7028 Leadership Skills
And an additional 12 credit points of elective units of study, selected from the following:
VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology
VETS8003 Advanced Applications of Animal Breeding
VETS7027 Project Management
Or other suitable electives with permission from the program Academic Supervisor.
VETS8021 Animal Research Project 1 and a further 6 credit points of electives, which may include another 6 credit points of research.

Detail of units of study

Please see Chapter 3 of the faculty handbook for details of postgraduate units of study.

Note to Unit of Study Descriptions

Students are advised to take note of the mode of instruction. In the Faculty of Veterinary Science, postgraduate coursework units of study are offered in four modes:

Supervised units of study are typically on-campus with very few students. Enrolment in these units is dependent on agreement from a suitable supervisor. Some supervised units of study, eg. research project units of study, may be taken by distance students with an approved internal or external supervisor.

Online units of study are offered online and may be taken by distance and involve regular participation in an online classroom. These units of study are subject to class size limitations.

International students living in Australia on a student visa must ensure that no more than 25 per cent of their course load consists of online units of study. There are no restrictions on enrolment in online units by international offshore students.

Residential intensive units of study require attendance for short periods, usually 3€’5 days. These units are usually combined with further instruction online.

On-campus units of study

Typically offered in conjunction with honours-level undergraduate students, but may consist of small postgraduate classes on campus.

 

Graduate Certificate in Animal Science

Graduate Diploma in Animal Science

Master of Animal Science


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course and stream title

NG001

Graduate Certificate in Animal Science

NG002

Graduate Certificate in Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management)

NF009

Graduate Diploma in Animal Science

NF010

Graduate Diploma in Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management)

NC031

Master of Animal Science

NC033

Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1)
The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a)
the Graduate Certificate in Animal Science
(b)
the Graduate Diploma in Animal Science
(c)
the Master of Animal Science
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Streams

(1)
The Graduate Certificate in Animal Science, Graduate Diploma in Animal Science and Master of Animal Science are available in the following streams:
(a)
Animal Genetics
(b)
Animal Nutrition
(c)
Animal Reproduction
(d)
Animal Breeding Management.
(2)
Completion of a stream is a requirement of the course.
(3)
Candidates wishing to transfer between streams should contact the student office.

6 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Animal Science requires:
(a)
a bachelor's degree or higher award from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, in veterinary science, animal science or agriculture.
(b)
In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(3)
Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Animal Science requires:
(a)
a bachelor's degree or higher award from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, in veterinary science, animal science or agriculture; or
(b)
completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
(4)
Admission to candidature for the Master of Animal Science requires:
(a)
a bachelor's degree or higher award from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, in veterinary science, animal science or agriculture; or
(b)
completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.

7 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in Postgraduate Coursework table of units of study.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Animal Science a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(a)
Animal Breeding Management stream
24 credit points of core units of study.
(b)
Other streams
(i)  12 credit points of core units of study in the chosen stream; and
(ii)  12 credit points of elective units of study, which may include a research unit.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Animal Science a candidate must complete 36 credit points, including:
(a)
Animal Breeding Management stream
(i)  24 credit points of core units of study; and
(ii)  12 credit points of elective units of study.
(b)
Other streams
(i)  12 credit points of core units of study in the chosen stream; and
(ii)  24 credit points of elective units of study, which may include a research unit.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Animal Science a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(a)
Animal Breeding Management stream
(i)  30 credit points of core units of study; and
(ii)  18 credit points of elective units of study, which may include a research unit.
(b)
Other streams
(i)  12 credit points of core units of study in the chosen stream; and
(ii)  24 credit points of elective units of study; and
(iii)  12 credit points of research units of study.

8 Course transfer

A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.

9 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

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