Postgraduate coursework in Animal Science
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Graduate Certificate Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Graduate Certificate Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
2023 Graduate Certificate Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
Program Requirements - 2022
For students commencing the program from 2022, please refer to the following.
To plan courses for your program, please:
- Open Program Planner
- Sign in using your UQ username and password or ‘start plan as guest’
- Search for your program using the program name or program code (for example: ‘Bachelor of Mathematics’ or ‘2460’)
- Add courses to your planner as required
Refer to the relevant ‘Program and course requirements’ page for the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete the program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Program requirements - 2021
The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021.
The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
Choose 2 units from: [ ANIM7214 Animals in Society Elective ] | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B', 'Part E') or Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
Choose 2 units from: [ ANIM7219 Animal Reproduction Elective ] | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B', 'Part E') or Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
Choose 2 units from: [ ANIM7240 Animal Nutrition & Technology Elective ] | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B', 'Part E') or Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
Choose 2 units from: [ ANIM7620 Concepts in Animal Science Elective ] | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part B', 'Part E') or Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Program Elective - Field of Study Courses (Previously 'Part C') |
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
For students commencing the program from 2022, please refer to the following.
To plan courses for your program, please:
- Open Program Planner
- Sign in using your UQ username and password or ‘start plan as guest’
- Search for your program using the program name or program code (for example: ‘Bachelor of Mathematics’ or ‘2460’)
- Add courses to your planner as required
Refer to the relevant ‘Program and course requirements’ page for the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete the program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Program requirements - 2021
The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021.
The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Equine Science
Please note - Equine Science field of study last offered in 2022.
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7046 Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM71172 Equine Nutrition & Health | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7119 Equine Health & Welfare | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') and/or Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part E') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7045 Agricultural Research Methodologies | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7047 Global Challenges in Agriculture | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM71183 Equine Exercise & Rehabilitation | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7120 Equine Breeding & Stud Management | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC76171 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
- To complete the Graduate Research Project, students:
- ANIM7117 offered in Semester 1 from 2023.
- ANIM7118 offered in Semester 2 from 2023.
Production Animal Science
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7046 Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM7001 Animal Science & Production | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7621 Animal Breeding Technology | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') or Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part E') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7045 Agricultural Research Methodologies | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7047 Global Challenges in Agriculture | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7051 Pasture Science & Management | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7241 Molecular Theory, Data & Application in the Animal Science | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC76171 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
- To complete the Graduate Research Project, students:
Wildlife Biology
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7045 Agricultural Research Methodologies | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7046 Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM7016 Captive Wildlife Management & Husbandry | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7621 Animal Breeding Technology | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7047 Global Challenges in Agriculture | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM70233 Human-Wildlife Interactions | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7043 Biology of Australian Marsupials & Monotremes | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7241 Molecular Theory, Data & Application in Animal Science | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC76171 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
- To complete the Graduate Research Project, students:
- Students are required to complete 8 units from Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') and may elect to complete all 5 courses, or to complete 4 courses and an elective.
- ANIM7023 will not be offered in 2021.
Program Requirements
Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.
Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.
Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.
2025
2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2024
2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
2023
Program Requirements - 2022
For students commencing the program from 2022, please refer to the following.
To plan courses for your program, please:
- Open Program Planner
- Sign in using your UQ username and password or ‘start plan as guest’
- Search for your program using the program name or program code (for example: ‘Bachelor of Mathematics’ or ‘2460’)
- Add courses to your planner as required
Refer to the relevant ‘Program and course requirements’ page for the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete the program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Program requirements - 2021
The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021.
The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Equine Science
Please note - Equine Science field of study last offered in 2022.
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7046 Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM7214 Animals in Society | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| ANIM7219 Animal Reproduction | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| ANIM7620 Concepts in Animal Science | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7045 Agricultural Research Methodologies | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7047 Global Challenges in Agriculture | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM7120 Equine Breeding & Stud Management | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7240 Animal Nutrition & Technology | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC76181 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| ANIM71172 Equine Nutrition & Health | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7119 Equine Health & Welfare | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Continue AGRC76181 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| ANIM71183 Equine Exercise & Rehabilitation | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part E') |
- To complete the Graduate Research Project, students:
- ANIM7117 offered in Semester 1 from 2023.
- ANIM7118 offered in Semester 2 from 2023.
Production Animal Science
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7046 Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM7214 Animals in Society | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| ANIM7219 Animal Reproduction | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| ANIM7620 Concepts in Animal Science | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7045 Agricultural Research Methodologies | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7047 Global Challenges in Agriculture | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7051 Pasture Science & Management | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7240 Animal Nutrition & Technology | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC76181 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| ANIM7001 Animal Science & Production | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7621 Animal Breeding Technology | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Continue AGRC76181 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| ANIM7241 Molecular Theory, Data & Application in the Animal Science | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') |
| Elective | Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') and/or Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part E') |
- To complete the Graduate Research Project, students:
Wildlife Biology
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7046 Leadership in Rural Industries & Communities | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM7214 Animals in Society | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| ANIM7219 Animal Reproduction | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| ANIM7620 Concepts in Animal Science | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC7045 Agricultural Research Methodologies | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| AGRC7047 Global Challenges in Agriculture | Core Course (Previously 'Part B') |
| ANIM7023 Human-Wildlife Interactions | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7240 Animal Nutrition & Technology | Foundational Course (Previously 'Part A') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| AGRC76181 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| ANIM7016 Captive Wildlife Management & Husbandry | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7621 Animal Breeding Technology | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Continue AGRC76181 Graduate Research Project III | Research Project Course (Previously 'Part D') |
| ANIM7043 Biology of Australian Marsupials & Monotremes | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
| ANIM7241 Molecular Theory, Data & Application in the Animal Science | Field of Study Course2 (Previously 'Part C') |
- To complete the Graduate Research Project, students:
- Students are required to complete 8 units from Field of Study Course (Previously 'Part C') and may elect to complete all 5 courses, or to complete 4 courses and an elective
Recommended requirements
There are recommended immunisation requirements for this program.
Mandatory requirements
There are mandatory immunisation requirements for the MAnimSc #32 program