Bachelor of Science - Animal Science Major
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
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.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.