Bachelor of Animal Science
Learn from the best
Massey University’s animal, agricultural and veterinary science professionals are among the best in the world and they will teach you about the latest developments in animal science. You will obtain expertise in genetics and breeding, nutrition and growth, and animal welfare. The Bachelor of Animal Science degree also offers a speciality in equine.
Internationally relevant
The BAnSc has a distinct New Zealand flavour and is equivalent to international animal science programmes. This allows you to study part of your programme overseas.
Careers
The Bachelor of Animal Science will provide you the knowledge, attributes and 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