Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management)

The Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) coursework program comprised of:

• Distance education units of study
• Residential intensive blocks
• Research project

• To develop knowledge and skills in animal breeding, specifically animal genetics, genetic evaluation, optimal selection, breeding program design, animal biotechnology, research and ethics
• To develop applied skills in communication, teamwork, leadership and management relevant to the contemporary agricultural economy and workplace

People with a science background who are or want to work to enhance livestock industries by applying relevant technical knowledge in genetics and breeding program design as well as leadership and managerial skills.

Candidates must complete 5 core units of study, a research project and elective units of study, for a total of 48 credit points. The research project will be worth either 6 or 12 credit points. Students doing a 6 credit point research project need to complete 3 elective units of study. Students doing a 12 credit point research project need to complete only 2 elective units of study.

Core

• VETS7028 Leadership Skills (Semester 1)

• VETS7025 Leadership, People & Organisations (Semester 1)

• VETS7026 Leadership: Managing Change (Semester 1)

• VETS8004 Advanced Animal Genetics (Semester 1)

• VETS8021 Animal Science Research Project A (Semester 1 and 2)

• VETS8002 Genetic Evaluation & Breeding Program Design (Semester 2)

Elective

• VETS8008 Advanced Animal Reproduction (Semester 1)

• VETS8003 Advanced Applications of Animal Breeding (Semester 1)

• VETS8024 Animal Science Research Project D (Semester 1 and 2)

• VETS8022 Animal Science Research Project B (Semester 1 and 2)

• VETS8005 Advanced Animal Biotechnology (Semester 1 and 2)

• VETS8023 Animal Science Research Project C (Semester 1 and 2)

A full-time candidate will complete the requirements for the Masters in a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters. A part-time candidate will complete the requirements for a Masters in a minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters.

A Bachelor degree in veterinary science, animal science or equivalent OR Graduate Certificate in Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) OR Graduate Diploma in Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management).