Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 70300
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
31 December
Commence 2010
22 February
World populations and economies are rapidly increasing in their demand for food and fibre.
In addition, many people switch from plant to animal sources as incomes rise. Animal scientists enable farmers to supply the demand for food and fibre from animal sources in a sustainable way by applying scientific, economic and social knowledge. This course will prepare you well to participate in the rapidly evolving area of animal production, based on “clean, green and ethical” principles.
Course outline
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Animal Science) consists of four coursework units (50%) and an animal science research project (50%).
Students may select the four coursework units from a wide variety of units including Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Animal Production, Pasture Systems, Genetics and Animal Breeding, Integrated Pest Management, Animal Ethics and Welfare, Ecology, Wildlife Conservation and Management, Animal Resource Management and Animal Science and Technology.
For more detailed information, refer to the Handbook rules.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
A relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university; or has a completed relevant Graduate Certificate in Science with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
Vickie Falcetta
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: +(61 8) 6488 1002
Email: postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
