CSU's Master of Animal Science aims to promote advanced critical reflection on professional practice in the animal industries, preparing graduates for leadership positions.
The Master of Animal Science aims to:
provide opportunity to continue lifelong learning in keeping with the University's mission statement
meet the educational needs of professionals working in the ever-evolving animal industries
promote the acquisition of advanced analytical, problem solving skills and conceptual insights that will enable students to assume positions of leadership within the animal industries
encourage excellence in scholarship and/or focused research within the candidate's discipline area.
The course is designed to:
extend students' knowledge of the disciplines which form the basis of their profession
provide the requirements for planning and implementing a small research project
facilitate knowledge of methods for the analysis of data sets and their interpretation
develop concepts in animal production to an advanced level of understanding of areas specific to the students' coursework
develop skills in the presentation of material to practitioners within the animal industries ranging from those involved in research through to those working with farming communities.
