Animal Science, Testamur Major (T054)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T054
Previous Code: MT3015.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
As interactions with animals increase, so too does our need to effectively manage these populations. Animal scientists use scientific principles to solve problems associated with our relationship with and the management of animals in a changing world. In this major, you will develop a deep understanding of how we use animals for food, companionship and recreation by applying core principles ranging from nutrition and reproduction, through to behaviour and welfare. You will have access to diverse on-campus animal facilities including reptiles, native mammals, sheep, cattle and deer and off-campus organisations such as wildlife parks, zoos and farms. A variety of exciting career paths are available to graduates of this program, including international opportunities in the management of wildlife, companion animals and livestock.
NOTE: Students in the Bachelor of Medical Science can choose this major as an elective major in their program.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesbury Campus | Internal | Dr Ryan McQuinn |
Special Requirements
Students who opt to enrol in MT3015 Animal Science are strongly recommended to obtain a Q-Fever vaccination and Tetanus vaccination/booster. Students who cannot provide evidence of vaccination may be precluded from activities on the Farm, and/or internships with third parties
Recommended Sequence
Select the link for your program below to see details of the major
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Animal Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| AGRI 1009 | Wildlife Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 1003 | Animal Science | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 2042 | Science Research Methods | 10 |
| AGRI 1005 | Human Animal Interactions | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 2004 | Animal Reproduction | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| AGRI 3010 | Animal Health and Welfare | 10 |
| AGRI 3002 | Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3017 | Field Project 2 | 10 |
| AGEN 3001 | Animal Behaviour | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Animal Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Animal Science, given above.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| AGRI 1009 | Wildlife Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 1003 | Animal Science | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 2042 | Science Research Methods | 10 |
| AGRI 1005 | Human Animal Interactions | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 2004 | Animal Reproduction | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| AGRI 3010 | Animal Health and Welfare | 10 |
| AGRI 3002 | Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3017 | Field Project 2 | 10 |
| AGEN 3001 | Animal Behaviour | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
In addition, all students must complete a mandatory 40 credit point minor in Education Studies. Students must choose one of:
Education Studies – Primary Teaching, Minor (0296)
Or
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching, Minor (0267)
Students must meet this requirement by choosing subjects from the selected Education Studies minor as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Animal Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| AGRI 1009 | Wildlife Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 1003 | Animal Science | 10 |
| Choose one of | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 2042 | Science Research Methods | 10 |
| AGRI 1005 | Human Animal Interactions | 10 |
| NATS 2001 | Advanced Science Project A | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 2004 | Animal Reproduction | 10 |
| NATS 2002 | Advanced Science Project B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| AGRI 3010 | Animal Health and Welfare | 10 |
| AGRI 3002 | Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3017 | Field Project 2 | 10 |
| AGEN 3001 | Animal Behaviour | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 230 | |
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time start-year intake
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1: College Subjects | ||
| Standard 3-term year | ||
| Preparatory subject | ||
| CHEM 0001 | Chemistry (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Plus eight University-level units as follows | ||
| BIOS 1014 | Cell Biology (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1013 | Essential Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1020 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1003 | Biodiversity (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 1027 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1034 | Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 90 | |
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 2042 | Science Research Methods | 10 |
| AGRI 1005 | Human Animal Interactions | 10 |
| AGRI 1009 | Wildlife Studies | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| AGRI 2004 | Animal Reproduction | 10 |
| AGRI 1003 | Animal Science | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| AGRI 3010 | Animal Health and Welfare | 10 |
| AGRI 3002 | Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3017 | Field Project 2 | 10 |
| AGEN 3001 | Animal Behaviour | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this Major for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
AGRI 3008 - Animal Health, Ethics and Welfare, replaced by AGRI 3010 Animal Health and Welfare