Animal Science at Murdoch University
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Animal Science is the study of animal production in the agricultural industries
with a focus on food and fibre production in an innovative, ethical and environmentally
sustainable manner.
What is Animal Science and why is it important?
 Animal
Science is the study of animal production in the agricultural industries.
The focus of animal science is the production of food and fibre from the domestic
species: sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry. However, agriculture is a rapidly
changing industry. Traditional food and fibre production systems must now
embrace the new DNA technologies, the demands from the public for assurance
of food safety and quality, and general concerns about ethics of food production
and animal welfare. Old practices will be modified and new standards set,
offering a wealth of opportunities to those who are prepared! Graduates in
animal science will join the exciting developments in agriculture in animal
management, disease control, improved welfare, and new molecular technologies.
What do Animal Scientists do?
Animal Scientists are industry professionals in agriculture
who are highly skilled in theoretical and practical aspects of animal production,
thus ensuring the safe and ethical supply of food and fibre from animals.
Animal Scientists work in all areas of agriculture from Government Departments
of Agriculture, rural supply and stock companies, in research funded by industry
agencies such as Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool
Innovation (AWI), as farm advisors, managers in the stud industry, in biosecurity
and quarantine, and not least in universities as academics.
Why should I study Animal Science at Murdoch University?
- Murdoch University's Animal Science Degree is focussed on student-centred
learning. Students receive extensive guidance and facilitation in developing
their own knowledge base. Animal Science at Murdoch University aims to
produce graduates with a comprehensive theoretical understanding of the
basic animal sciences of biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology and
anatomy, statistics, economics, microbiology, nutrition, pathology and
parasitology allied to industry skills in assessment of pastures, soils
and food.
- Murdoch University's Animal Science Degree develops a high standard
of problem-solving, communication and professional skills in addition
to the academic skills which underpin current and future practice in Animal
Science. Graduates from Animal Science will be equipped to solve some
of the major animal production issues.
- Murdoch University's Animal Science Degree will provide opportunities
for students to do practicals in pasture and soil assessment on the University
Campus Farm. In addition, students will be trained in the competent handling
of sheep, cattle, and pigs during their first semester of study. Animal
Science will develop true practical skills during the degree, allied to
an expectation of 4 weeks of on-farm practice before admission to the
degree.
- Murdoch University's Animal Science Degree has a strong research component
as part of the degree. Under supervision by members of the staff, students
can undertake research projects that require critical thinking and the
evaluation of scientific evidence. In this way, graduates possess the
knowledge and skills to critically appraise animal studies and participate
in multi-disciplinary research programs. Performance in the research project
will be a major determinant in graduates achieving an Honours result during
their study.
- Murdoch University's Animal Science Degree is the only Animal science
degree in Western Australia that allows students to undertake the powerful
combination of anatomy, pathology and parasitology. This unique combination
is highly prized in the job market for the breadth of skills and depth
of analysis that our graduates bring to biosecurity problems.
- The course of study in Animal Science is academically powerful, professionally
focused and practical. The degree is purpose-designed to maximize career
opportunities for graduates.
- There is a proven strength of teaching and learning at Murdoch University.
Murdoch has obtained the highest five-star rating in graduate satisfaction
in eight of the last nine years, the only University in Western Australia
to have done so. Murdoch delivers a quality learning environment, supported
by quality staff.
- The professional reputation of the School of Veterinary and Biomedical
Sciences is of the highest order in Australia. No other comparable School
has the National and International accreditations, and successful outcomes
from reviews of degree study programs.
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