Why study Animals and Agriculture at UNE?

From understanding the safe and ethical management of animals, to developing sustainable food systems, professionals and scientists with specialist knowledge and skill sets are needed to ensure high-functioning supply systems in a rapidly changing world.  

Studying animal science and agriculture with UNE will give you the expertise required to address accelerating global issues, making you an asset in the eyes of employers across production, research, government organisations, and many more. As the No. 1 university in Australia for Full-time Employment in Agriculture (Good Universities Guide 2023, postgraduate), we know what the industry is looking for in a graduate.  

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses span all major animal-related and agricultural fields and allow you to specialise to become a valuable subject matter expert in your area of choice. Our supportive, internationally recognised teaching staff will be with you every step of the way, and our online study options mean you can balance your study with your work or other commitments, wherever you are in the world. 

You will benefit from our position in the heart of regional NSW that provides you with access to our dynamic, research-led environment and unique opportunities for skill development in our industry-leading SMART farms and laboratories. Graduates rated us the No. 1 university in NSW in Sciences for Overall Experience and Teaching Quality (Good Universities Guide 2023, postgraduate), which means that you can trust that your time with us will be well spent.  

Start securing your career in the animal and agriculture industries by exploring our animals and agriculture courses now. 

Courses by study level

  • Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
  • ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
  • ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
  • ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
  • ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

Why study with us?

UNE graduate Kat Stewart strokes an owl sitting on her arm

There are opportunities to help out on research projects and see what it's like, get hands on with the animals and build up your connections with professors and PhD students.

Kat Stewart, Bachelor of Zoology

Animals and Agriculture careers

Specialist skills in animals and agriculture are in high demand. Depending on your areas of focus, a qualification in these fields can help make you future fit to safeguard your career in:

  • animal production industries
  • animal breeding or nutrition services
  • equine and racing industries
  • national parks and wildlife services
  • agribusiness
  • zoology
  • agricultural advisory
  • primary production, land care, soil conservation and natural resource management.

A five-star experience

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Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
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No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

QILT Student Experience Survey
2024 Teaching Quality Good University Logo

Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

Good Universities Guide 2024

What happens next?

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1. Decide on your course

Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.

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2. Apply

2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!

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3. Receive an offer, enrol and start studying

Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.