Bachelor of Livestock Science
Why study the Bachelor of Livestock Science at UNE?
The Bachelor of Livestock Science is a four year degree which provides scientific training for a wide range of careers associated with the livestock industries. Essentially agricultural in nature it differs from other degrees in its primary orientation towards Australia's grazing livestock industries. Consequently it places emphasis on the scientific studies of pastures, animal breeding and production and sheep meat and wool, and the practical application of science in the grazing industries.
Practical Experience: 24 weeks of professional experience and excursions are required in agricultural/animal-related industries, business and resource industries. Sheep CRC scholarship holders are required to work with the sponsoring companies during their vacations.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BLivestockSc |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| Benefits | Armidale is considered one of the top locations in the world for studying agriculture and livestock. Most of the teaching is provided by internationally recognised staff from the Schools of Rural Science and Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management within the Faculty of The Sciences. UNE has excellent animal house facilities and there is ready access to adjacent rural properties for teaching and research. The picturesque New England area is a premium fine wool stud and wool growing district. It is also close to many cattle properties and the Beef CRC feedlot. Other groups located at Armidale include the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), LAMBPLAN, Merino Genetic Services, headquarters of the Sheep Industry, Beef Quality and Poultry Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), CSIRO Livestock Industries 'Chiswick' research centre, ILRIC, Select Breeding Services, Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) and headquarters of the Angus and Poll Hereford Societies. There is excellent demand for the graduates of a Livestock Science degree. A survey commissioned by AWI and the Sheep Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) of industry employers of animal breeding, health and nutrition and sheep and wool scientists shows graduates to be highly employable domestically and internationally across a broad range of disciplines. Many undertake postgraduate training or immediately enter the industry on graduation. Career opportunities include industry or research positions in animal health and quarantine, sustainable agriculture, animal breeding, animal nutrition, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, medical research, conservation of species, ecology, reproductive technology, biotechnology, extensive animal production enterprises, poultry, aquaculture, sheep and cattle studs, rural consultancy, stock broking firms, wool testing firms, wool marketing, secondary and tertiary education. The degree will also provide an entry into postgraduate veterinary science degrees. BLivestockSc graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. |
| Entry Requirements | It is assumed that students will have completed Chemistry and at least 2 unit Mathematics at NSW HSC level or equivalent. For students with an inadequate background, foundation level units in Chemistry and Mathematics are available. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. |
| Honours | The degree may be awarded with Honours. The Honours level is based on grades achieved in the second, third and fourth years of the degree including the Honours project which is completed in the final year. Award of the BLivestockSc(Hons) can lead to further postgraduate study. |
| Scholarships | Industry-funded (Sheep CRC) scholarships are currently worth $9000 per year for four years, and are awarded on the basis of a minimum UAI of 90 and an interview. There are also many other UNE scholarships available. |
| Academic Colours |
dioptase (BCC 203) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Bachelor of Livestock Students for 2008
The course has three specialist streams: Animal Genetics; Animal Health and Nutrition; and Sheep and Wool.
Course Requirements (pre 2008)
To satisfy requirements all candidates must complete one of the following course work programs comprising units with a total value of at least 192 cp.
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