North Sydney , NSW , Australia
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You can tailor your course to your interests and career goals. In addition to the general animal science option, study streams are also available in animal production and management, or wildlife conservation and management.
You'll be taught by a team of academics, many of whom are active practitioners within the animal industry and who have made substantial contributions to research and policy development within the animal industry. Our staff also contribute to our equine science, veterinary biology / veterinary science and veterinary technology degrees, resulting in a broad spectrum of expertise being available to our animal science students.
There are opportunities to broaden your horizons and study experience through an overseas study tour. Embark on a life-changing experience where you could study lions in Africa, bears in Cambodia or livestock in New Zealand, the USA or the UK.
With a strong focus on practical skills, Charles Sturt University collaborates with local farmers and veterinary clinicians to deliver quality education in world-class facilities. These include a pre-clinical centre, anatomy laboratory and museum, veterinary diagnostic laboratory, large animal hospital and small animal referral centre, large animal handling facilities, on-campus farms that are home to cattle and sheep, experimental and field sites, and an extensive equine centre.
If you achieve a grade point average of 5.0 or above by the end of your third year of study, you may be eligible to apply for an Honours year; a one-year program to develop the skills needed for a career in academia, research, teaching or within specific parts to the animal industry, such as product development.
Please note that the following subjects have a Workplace Learning component:
ASC308 - Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Animal Science
Course Code : 068972G
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Bachelors/UG Degree
Duration : 04 Year
Total Tuition Fee :121600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living :29710 AUD
Charles Sturt University Sydney (Navitas) Perfectly positioned in the vibrant hub of North Sydney, the new Charles Sturt University Sydney campus offers an exciting and rewarding student experience in the stunning harbour city that’s ranked #7 on the QS World University Ranking of student-friendly cities. Study Business, Accounting or IT with Australia's leading university for graduate employment, #1 for undergraduate starting salaries and top 10 for postgraduate starting salaries*. With the perfect blend of modern amenities and academic excellence, you’ll have all the expert support you need to succeed in your career, making lifelong connections and memories along the way. University is more than an education. At Charles Sturt University Sydney you can find your purpose and help create a world worth living in. Charles Sturt University is Australia’s largest regional university and can be traced back to 1895 before being fully incorporated as a university in 1989. Embracing First Nation wisdom, our university upholds the Wiradjuri phase "yindyamarra winhanganha" as our guiding ethos – meaning “the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in." Pioneering sustainability, our university proudly earned the title of Australia’s first certified carbon neutral university in 2016‡, embodying a commitment to creating a better future for all. At Charles Sturt University, success is not just a notion but a reality. For six consecutive years, our university has achieved the highest undergraduate employment rate among Australian universities. With over 85% of graduates securing full-time employment within four months of graduation, they embark on their professional journeys armed with a median salary of AU$64,100*. Charles Sturt University Sydney Charles Sturt University Sydney is our university’s only metro location. Situated in the vibrant heart of North Sydney, the campus is within easy reach of the iconic Sydney Harbour, bustling CBD and famous beaches. Our new, purpose-built campus offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and academic excellence. Along with a wide range of support services, you’ll have everything you need to commence an exciting career and establish lifelong connections. Show Less
Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane:
Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates
Other Locations (Regional centres and other regional areas):
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)