Graduate Certificate in Animal Science

    Graduate Certificate in Animal Science

    Duration0.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 19,153 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
    Graduate Certificate in Animal Science

    About

    Advance your skills with leading animal science courses and develop specialisations for further study.

    The Graduate Certificate in Animal Science is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established professionals wanting to upgrade their management skills or redirect their career into animal science.

    Select from more than 40 courses to suit your interests in areas such as genetics, breeding, nutrition, biosecurity, agronomy, agribusiness and human-wildlife interaction, along with business electives that hone your management abilities.

    Graduates from UQ's Animal Science program demonstrate the ability to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world and maintaining the environment.

    Upon graduation, you'll have career prospects in a wide range of government, commercial, community or research-based roles tackling issues in animal welfare, biosecurity concerns and competition for limited resources.

    Disciplines

    Natural Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 87

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Animal nutritionist
    • Biosecurity officer
    • Customs officer
    • Livestock adviser or consultant
    • National parks and wildlife officer
    • Wildlife ecologist
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,153 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150
    Graduate Certificate in Animal Science
    University of Queensland
    University of Queensland
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane

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