Program Overview

Overview

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

Program Details

• Duration: Half Year (or part-time equivalent)
• Start Semester: Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026)
• Program Code: 5565
• AQF: Level 8
• Location: Gatton

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• 2 years of work experience in the field of animal science. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative Annual Fee: Approximately $2,370 (2026)
• International Student Fee: AUD $27,048 (2026)
• Scholarships are available for eligible students.

How to Apply

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Animal Science is 5565. For domestic applications, follow the same process.

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can lead to various careers, including:

• Animal Nutritionist
• Biosecurity Officer
• Customs Officer
• Livestock Adviser or Consultant
• National Parks and Wildlife Officer
• Wildlife Ecologist

Program Highlights

• Learn from world-class academics who are leaders in their disciplines.
• Benefit from hands-on learning in extensive research and teaching facilities on the Gatton campus.
• Utilize production animal and wildlife facilities, a dairy, sheep and goat herds, and visit commercial enterprises.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
• 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.

Student Visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Animal Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500). There are several requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.