Program Overview
The Animal Science at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Animal Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: AUD 3,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Animal Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Animal Health and Production, and Equine Science streams: 32 cp research project
- Farm Consultancy stream:\xa0Herd and Flock Consultancy +\xa0Whole Farm Major Consultancy (16 cp)\xa0research project
- Agribusiness Management
- Parasitology
- Applied Animal Pharmacology
- Animal Genetics
- Animal Biotechnology
- Animal Growth and Development
- Animal Health
- Animal Reproduction
- Ruminant Production
- Animal Nutrition
- Domestic Animal Behaviour
- Meat and Fibre Science
- Professional Industry Practicum 1
- Professional Industry Practicum 2
- Wiradjuri Culture and Heritage
- Postgraduate Scientific Statistics
- Postgraduate Experimental Design and Analysis
- Agribusiness Management
- Applied Animal Pharmacology
- Animal Genetics
- Animal Health
- Animal Reproduction
- Equine Nutrition
- Equine Health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission\xc2\xa0a candidate shall:
- hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major in a relevant discipline*; or
- hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma qualification in a relevant discipline*.
*Relevant disciplines include, but are not restricted to\xc2\xa0General Science;\xc2\xa0Animal or Veterinary Sciences,\xc2\xa0Agricultural Science or\xc2\xa0 Biomedical Science.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 3,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 3,500 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Charles Sturt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-02-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months