Animals and Agriculture

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.

Our location in regional north east NSW is ideal for the study of animal and agriculture-related sciences. UNE operates eight Sustainable Manageable Accessible Rural Technologies (SMART) Farms, covering 3,655 hectares, with seven farms within five minutes of campus. Our Centre for Animal Research and Teaching (CART) has state-of-the-art integrated animal housing and handling facilities with allied laboratories dedicated to research and teaching.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses span all major animal-related and agricultural fields, allowing you to specialise and become a valued 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.

Studying animal science and agriculture with UNE will give you the theoretical and hands-on expertise required to address accelerating global issues, making you an asset in the eyes of employers across production, research, government organisations, and many more professions. UNE is the No. 1 university in Australia for Full-time Employment in Agriculture (Good Universities Guide 2024, postgraduate).

Secure your career by exploring our animals and agriculture courses now.