Bachelor of Animal Science

Bachelor

Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment. The Bachelor of Animal Science (BAnSci) is the only degree in New Zealand that focuses entirely on animal science.

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Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

About this course

Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.

The Bachelor of Animal Science (BAnSci) is the only degree in New Zealand that focuses entirely on animal science. It is ideal if you are interested in a career that combines your love of science and animals.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.

To study this programme you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Career pathways

The Bachelor of Animal Science will provide you with the expertise you require for the careers of the future. You will be qualified for technical, advocacy and management roles across the production animal, equine and companion animal science industries.

These include:

animal management
technical/managerial roles both domestically and overseas in a wide range of animal and primary production industries
consultancy
animal breeding
animal nutrition and health
sales and technical
laboratory roles in nutrition, meat science and animal health
feed/pet food manufacturing
agricultural biotechnology
biosecurity and customs
animal welfare officers
policy and regulation
disease control
equine sport and racing
academic teaching and research.

Credit for prior study or work

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Enquire button on this page.