
Develop the skills and knowledge required to aid and understand animals in an agricultural setting with this specialised field of study.
You’ll gain knowledge and skills in animal and molecular biology, genetic engineering, animal reproductive biotechnology, animal vaccines, disease diagnostic equipment, and more.
You’ll develop multidisciplinary research and business skills needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.
As a graduate you’ll find research and development opportunities with animal breeding consultancies and companies, livestock industries, private or government veterinary animal diagnostic facilities, livestock biotechnology companies, and animal health companies, among others.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Plant and animal geneticist
- Industry researcher
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What jobs can you do with a Bachelor of Science?
How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Biotechnology Applied to Livestock Industries
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