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Study Wool Science at UNE

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Prof David Cottle

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International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science IJSWS
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Testimonials

Megan Kirby

I have enjoyed my first semester of studies, although the workload has been challenging at times, with so many hours per week, I have managed, whilst also having some fun. I have been playing soccer and netball for College and playing more social MB sports on Sundays.

Megan Kirby, Wool scholarship holder

Introduction

On this page you will find information about studying wool science at UNE. UNE is the leading centre for the study of wool science in Australia with the most comprehensive range of sheep and wool units. Only students enrolled in UNE’s B. Livestock Science can study as many of these units as they wish in their course. The units cover all aspects of the wool supply chain from farm to fabric. We pride ourselves in our use of modern teaching technology and the quality of our research. This site has been designed to provide information about the subject and its teaching and research activities.

Why study Wool Science at UNE?

UNE is in the heart of premium fine wool country and there is ready access to all the resources needed for teaching and research in sheep and wool science, including University rural properties and animal houses. Much of this research is conducted with UNE, CSIRO Livestock Industries and NSW DPI co-supervisors in the economics, genetics, biochemistry, nutrition, wool metrology and health areas.

Please visit the School of Environmental & Rural Science and the Faculty of Arts & Sciences home pages.

Courses

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Livestock Science
Bachelor of Rural Science
Bachelor of Science

Course data provided by the Course and Unit Catalogue

Units

Sheep and wool units offered at UNE were developed with the benefit of funding assistance from the Sheep CRC, Australian Wool Innovation, Meat and Livestock Australia and the Australian Wool Education Trust (AWET). The units are all available by distance education.

The four units that are continuing to be supported by AWET are:

Wool: Sheep:

Careers

A survey conducted by an independent, international survey company, TNS, on behalf of the Sheep CRC, across 100 organisations in the Australian livestock industry (focused on the sheep and wool industry) estimated that 4000 degree graduates were needed within the next 5 years by industry. UNE was found to have the most identifiable degree programs suitable for these employers.

Graduates from UNE courses can expect employment in advisory, regulatory and research positions in all agricultural fields in both the private and public sectors, particularly in breeding, management and consultancy for the livestock industries and agribusiness. Potential careers range from extensive rangeland production to high input grazing and feedlotting. The Australian Wool Testing Authority is always interested in graduates who have studied wool metrology.

Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links

Government

Grower Bodies

Industry and Marketing Services

Media Services

Research Services

Awards, prizes and scholarships

Academic Prizes
Funding from The Australian Wool Education Trust is used to award prizes to the two top performing students in the four Wool units.

Travel Awards
Funding from The Australian Wool Education Trust is also used to provide reimbursement of economy travel expenses to attend the residential schools of the above units.

Wool Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate scholarships are offered to school leavers and first, second and third year university students interested in a career in the Australian sheep and wool industry. The stipend is currently $6,000/year for 3 or 4 years depending on the standard period to complete the course. Application Forms and a Referee Report are required by 26 September for the following year.

Australian Wool Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarships Terms and Conditions.

Animal Science Undergraduate Scholarships (offered from 2011 depending on industry support)
Animal Science Undergraduate Scholarships are offered to school leavers interested in a career in the Australian animal industries (sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry, canine, equine and wildlife) and applying for entry into UNE’s new Bachelor of Animal Science (subject to approval). The stipend will be $1,500/year for 3 or 4 years depending on the standard period to complete the course plus any paid vacation work with the industry sponsor. Students must undertake honours to receive the final year’s stipend. Application Forms and a Referee Report are required by 26 October for the following year.

Honours and Postgraduate Scholarships
The Australian Wool Education Trust also provides competitive scholarships to students undertaking an undergraduate research project linked to the sheep, wool and wool textile industry. $2,500 is provided as a student stipend and $2,500 is used to subsidise costs associated with the student project. UNE is well set up to conduct these projects. Please apply directly to AWET by 1 November for the following year.

Contacts

Enquiries about studying wool science at UNE can be made to:

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Help for Students

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Future Students may also call 1800 818 865

Sheep and Wool Science and Livestock Scholarships
Professor David Cottle
dcottle@une.edu.au
ph: +(61 2) 6773 2178
fax: +(61 2) 6773 3922

Wool Science and Wool Scholarships
Professor Steve Walkden-Brown
swalkden@une.edu.au
ph: +(61 2) 6773 5152
fax: +(61 2) 6773 3922