1. The University of Queensland (UQ)
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Master of Animal Science

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The University of Queensland (UQ) | Gatton
Gatton, Queensland
Duration
2 years
Fee / year
AUD $50,560
Degree Requirement
GPA of 4.5
Intake
February, July

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Production Animal Science
  • Wildlife Biology
Natural Sciences
QS#55AUS#4

Agriculture and Forestry
QS#15AUS#1
Biological Sciences
QS#59AUS#2

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Studying in Gatton, QLD

Aerial view of the UQ Gatton campus
Aerial view of the UQ Gatton campus
The heritage-listed Foundation Building, built in 1896, is a conference and function centre
The heritage-listed Foundation Building, built in 1896, is a conference and function centre
School of Veterinary Science Research
School of Veterinary Science Research
Clinical Skills Hub for veterinary science students to practise their clinical skills
Clinical Skills Hub for veterinary science students to practise their clinical skills
Scintigraphy imaging technique at the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital
Scintigraphy imaging technique at the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital
Dairy assistant milks the cows at the UQ Gatton dairy
Dairy assistant milks the cows at the UQ Gatton dairy
The Hybrid Cooling Tower, UQ Geothermal Centre
The Hybrid Cooling Tower, UQ Geothermal Centre
Plant Industries Lab
Plant Industries Lab
Gatton Solar Research Facility
Gatton Solar Research Facility
JK Murray Library
JK Murray Library
UQ Sport Gatton Fitness Centre
UQ Sport Gatton Fitness Centre
War Memorial Swimming Pool
War Memorial Swimming Pool
Common room in the Halls of Residence
Common room in the Halls of Residence
Gatton, QLD (Out-of-City)
The University of Queensland (UQ)
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  • Location: Gatton, Queensland
  • Nearby: As UQ's rural campus, it is located in the Lockyer Valley, 87 kilometres west of Brisbane’s city centre, and halfway between Ipswich and Toowoomba
  • Getting here : Private buses like Greyhound and Murrays coaches run between Brisbane and Gatton campus several times each day; A rail-bus service is available i.e. take Ipswich-Rosewood-line train to Rosewood station, then transfer onto the 539 bus to Gatton campus.
  • Faculties : Home to research facilities in agricultural, environmental and veterinary sciences
  • It is also a working farm, with more than 1000 hectares of dairy, pig, crop and grazing units, as well as post-harvest facilities and greenhouses

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

Degree
GPA of 4.5
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
6.5 (6.0)
Pearson (PTE)
64 (60)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
AUD $50,560*
*Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
February, July
Duration
2 years

Living Cost in Gatton, QLD

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Living costs with rent

AUD $2,300 - $2,800 / month
Rent / month
AUD $800 - $1,700
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + AUD $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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University Intakes

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February 2025 Intake
30 November
July 2025 Intake
31 May
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