Animal Science
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Animal Genetics Stream |
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Graduate Certificate in Animal Science (Animal Genetics) |
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| VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics |
6 | N ANSC5002, ANSC3107 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Animal Breeding Management streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology |
6 | N ANSC3005, ANSC3105 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Reproduction streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is an elective in the Animal Breeding Management stream and the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 2 |
| 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. | |||
Master of Animal Science (Animal Genetics) |
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| In addition, a candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Genetics) will complete: | |||
| A further 12 credit points of research: | |||
| VETS8021 Animal Science Research Project A |
6 |
This unit is core to the Master of Animal Science postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS8022 Animal Science Research Project B |
6 | C VETS8021 This unit is core to the Master of Animal Science postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Animal Reproduction Stream |
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Graduate Certificate Animal Science (Animal Reproduction) |
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| A candidate for the GradCertAnimSc (Animal Reproduction) will complete: | |||
| VETS8008 Advanced Animal Reproduction |
6 | N ANSC3002, ANSC3102 This unit is core in the Animal Reproduction stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in the Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 1 |
| VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology |
6 | N ANSC3005, ANSC3105 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Reproduction streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is an elective in the Animal Breeding Management stream and the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 2 |
Graduate Diploma Animal Science (Animal Reproduction) |
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Master of Animal Science (Animal Reproduction) |
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| In addition, a candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Reproduction) will complete: | |||
| A further 12 credit points of research: | |||
| VETS8021 Animal Science Research Project A |
6 |
This unit is core to the Master of Animal Science postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS8022 Animal Science Research Project B |
6 | C VETS8021 This unit is core to the Master of Animal Science postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Animal Nutrition Stream |
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Graduate Certificate Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) |
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| A candidate for the GradCertAnimSc (Animal Nutrition) will complete: | |||
| VETS8006 Advanced Animal Nutrition |
6 | A Fundamentals of Biochemistry N ANSC3001, ANSC3101 This unit is core in the Animal Nutrition stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 2 |
| VETS8035 Feed Technology |
6 | A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent. N AVBS4005 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit is core in the nutrition stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in the postgraduate program in Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 1 |
Graduate Diploma Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) |
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Master of Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) |
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| In addition, a candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Nutrition) will complete: | |||
| VETS8021 Animal Science Research Project A |
6 |
This unit is core to the Master of Animal Science postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS8022 Animal Science Research Project B |
6 | C VETS8021 This unit is core to the Master of Animal Science postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Animal Breeding Management |
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Graduate Certificate Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) |
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| A candidate for the GradCertAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete: | |||
| VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics |
6 | N ANSC5002, ANSC3107 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Animal Breeding Management streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS7025 Leadership, People and Organisations |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1 |
| VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation and Breeding |
6 | P VETS8004 This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. |
Semester 2 |
| Either: | |||
| VETS7027 Project Management |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management postgraduate coursework programs. |
Semester 2 |
| Or: | |||
| VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change |
3 | P VETS7025 or VETS7002 This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1a |
| And: | |||
| VETS7028 Leadership Skills |
3 |
This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Graduate Diploma and Masters Programs in Animal Science. It is elective in the Veterinary Public Health Management, Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Studies postgraduate programs. |
Semester 1b |
Graduate Diploma Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) |
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| A candidate for the GradDipAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete: | |||
| VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics |
6 | N ANSC5002, ANSC3107 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Animal Breeding Management streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS7025 Leadership, People and Organisations |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1 |
| VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation and Breeding |
6 | P VETS8004 This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. |
Semester 2 |
| VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change |
3 | P VETS7025 or VETS7002 This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1a |
| VETS7028 Leadership Skills |
3 |
This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Graduate Diploma and Masters Programs in Animal Science. It is elective in the Veterinary Public Health Management, Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Studies postgraduate programs. |
Semester 1b |
| And an additional 12 credit points of elective units of study, selected from the following: | |||
| VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology |
6 | N ANSC3005, ANSC3105 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Reproduction streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is an elective in the Animal Breeding Management stream and the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 2 |
| VETS8003 Advanced Applications of Animal Breeding |
6 | P VETS8004 This Unit of Study is elective in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. |
Semester 1 |
| VETS7027 Project Management |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management postgraduate coursework programs. |
Semester 2 |
| 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 Biotech: Genes and Stem Cells |
6 | A A three-year undergraduate degree in science, medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, philosophy/ethics, sociology/anthropology, history, or other relevant field, or by special permission. A limited number of students may be granted permission to take this unit during their honours year. |
Semester 1 |
| BETH5202 Human and Animal Research Ethics |
6 | A A three-year undergraduate degree in science, medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, philosophy/ethics, sociology/anthropology, history, or other relevant field, or by special permission. A limited number of students may be granted permission to take this unit during their honours year. |
Semester 2 |
| BETH5000 Core Concepts in Bioethics |
6 | A A three-year undergraduate degree in science, medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, philosophy/ethics, sociology/anthropology, history, or other relevant field, or by special permission. A limited number of students may be granted permission to take this unit during their honours year. |
Semester 2 |
Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) |
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| A candidate for the MAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete: | |||
| VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics |
6 | N ANSC5002, ANSC3107 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Animal Breeding Management streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS7025 Leadership, People and Organisations |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1 |
| VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation and Breeding |
6 | P VETS8004 This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. |
Semester 2 |
| Either: | |||
| VETS7027 Project Management |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management postgraduate coursework programs. |
Semester 2 |
| Or: | |||
| VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change |
3 | P VETS7025 or VETS7002 This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1a |
| And: | |||
| VETS7028 Leadership Skills |
3 |
This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Graduate Diploma and Masters Programs in Animal Science. It is elective in the Veterinary Public Health Management, Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Studies postgraduate programs. |
Semester 1b |
Graduate Diploma Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) |
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| A candidate for the GradDipAnimSc (Animal Breeding Management) will complete: | |||
| VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics |
6 | N ANSC5002, ANSC3107 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Animal Breeding Management streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VETS7025 Leadership, People and Organisations |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1 |
| VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation and Breeding |
6 | P VETS8004 This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. |
Semester 2 |
| VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change |
3 | P VETS7025 or VETS7002 This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management programs. |
Semester 1a |
| VETS7028 Leadership Skills |
3 |
This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Graduate Diploma and Masters Programs in Animal Science. It is elective in the Veterinary Public Health Management, Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Studies postgraduate programs. |
Semester 1b |
| And an additional 12 credit points of elective units of study, selected from the following: | |||
| VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology |
6 | N ANSC3005, ANSC3105 This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Reproduction streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is an elective in the Animal Breeding Management stream and the Master of Veterinary Studies. |
Semester 2 |
| VETS8003 Advanced Applications of Animal Breeding |
6 | P VETS8004 This Unit of Study is elective in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. |
Semester 1 |
| VETS7027 Project Management |
6 |
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Management and Animal Breeding Management postgraduate coursework programs. |
Semester 2 |
| Or other suitable electives with permission from the program Academic Supervisor. | |||
| VETS8021 Animal Science Research Project A |
6 |
This unit is core to the Master of Animal Science postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| And a further 6 credit points of electives, which may include another 6 credit points of research. | |||