Bachelor of Animal Science
Charles Sturt University - Wagga Wagga
Overview
The first three years include a rigorous laboratory and field-based science program including fundamental study of anatomy, physiology, animal nutrition, behavior, welfare, genetics and reproduction to provide a solid foundation for a future career working with animals and in the animal industries In the final year, students select from either restricted electives based on your interests or, if a high achiever, there is the option of undertaking an Honours research project and dissertation on a topic that interests you.
This course also focuses on contemporary, relevant and practical issues that influence animal management and production, so that you have knowledge of the major biophysical, environmental, economic, social and policy drivers that underpin Animal Science.
Majors
Areas of study
Principally animal production and management, and/or wildlife conservation and management. However, there are alternate animal science areas which may be studied depending on subject choice.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Research officer, technical adviser in animal health or nutrition companies, animal welfare officer, wildlife ecologist, zookeeper, manager of livestock production or breeding enterprises, policy and regulatory affairs concerning animal therapeutics or disease control, biomedical scientist. Animal scientists work in all parts of the world, from the field to research laboratories, and with all types of animals from pets to farm animals and wildlife.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.5 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 73.55 | 79 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 58.2 | 58.45 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Charles Sturt University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Charles Sturt University
Campus
Wagga Wagga
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
58.20
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 107
- Campuses
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Albury - Wodonga Bathurst CSU Study Centre Brisbane CSU Study Centre Melbourne CSU Study Centre Sydney Canberra Dubbo Goulburn Holmesglen (Chadstone) Northern Sydney Institute Orange Orange or Campbelltown Parramatta Port Macquarie Wagga Wagga
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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