Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)

Nueva Zelanda

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¿Qué aprenderé?

Animals are central to our wellbeing in New Zealand, whether we are developing animal-derived food and products for export, managing the environmental impact of introduced animal species, or considering the role animals play in our lives as companions and pets.

Understanding animals' behaviour, the drivers of their health and well-being, their value to us, and our responsibilities to them plays a key role in our day-to-day activities and the economy.

The Bachelor of Science (majoring in Animal Science) aligns with the needs of industry, preparing you to lead knowledge-driven solutions to some of the industry’s most significant challenges, now and into the future.

The programme provides an in-depth knowledge of animal science and production, with a focus on animal welfare, health and biosecurity, in an overarching framework of sustainability principles in land, systems and community.

How you’ll grow

Understand the biological, physiological, and biochemical processes that underpin animal form and function.
Describe key scientific principles of breeding and genetics, nutrition, growth, reproduction, lactation and welfare for animals.
Outline current scientific and public debates in animal ownership, management and livestock production, including sustainability, the ethical use of animals and their welfare.
Describe major diseases that impact animal health and welfare.
Understand management methods for biosecurity and the control of pest species, as well as their impact on the environment, biodiversity and livestock production.
Identify key functional areas of livestock management and their links with the overall global supply chain.
Outline how animal performance can be manipulated to improve animal production with consideration to ethical treatment, welfare and sustainability.
Acquire, analyse and interpret information across a range of animal systems.
Develop an awareness of Māori perspectives and their implications for animal science.

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Science (majoring in Animal Science) will prepare you for a wide range of technical, advocacy and management roles across the animal science, management and livestock production industries. Potential positions include animal breeding specialist, conservation officer, biosecurity officer, animal production specialist, animal welfare officer and animal science researcher.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (3 )

Costos de estudio
NZ$35.000,00 (US$ 20.878) por año

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Esperado Julio 2025

Lugar

Lincoln University

Ellesmere Junction Road / Springs Road,

LINCOLN,

Canterbury,

7647, New Zealand

a tiempo completo (3 )

Costos de estudio
NZ$35.000,00 (US$ 20.878) por año

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Esperado Febrero 2025

Lugar

Lincoln University

Ellesmere Junction Road / Springs Road,

LINCOLN,

Canterbury,

7647, New Zealand

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.

International qualifications

  • GCE ‘A’ Levels (taken in countries other than the UK) - A minimum of 3 results with at least 1 grade at Level C or above. (General Studies is not to be used as one of the results.)
  • Cambridge Pre-U - 3 principal subjects, a GPR and evidence of numeracy
  • Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) - At least 4 subjects with grades 3 or higher
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) - The diploma must be completed with a minimum of 24 points

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS academic score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component less than 5.5
  • TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in writing)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE) overall score of 169, with no individual component less than 162
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 50 with no communicative skills score less than 42
  • Lincoln University English Language LU EL 65%.
  • NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL) - Level 4 (Academic Endorsement)

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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Acerca de Lincoln University

Lincoln University cuenta con 5 estrellas en empleabilidad; sus graduados tienen una taza de empleo 6% mayor que los de otras universidades de NZ.

  • Calificación de 5 estrellas por globalización e inclusión
  • Una experiencia de aprendizaje de categoría mundial
  • Experiencia laboral práctica en la mayoría de los programas
  • Excelente apoyo que facilita una transición fluida

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