Bachelor of Science

Combine your passion for animals and science with study at UQ Gatton and unlock pathways to a rewarding career working in animal-related industry or further studies in veterinary science.

With the Bachelor of Science (Gatton), you'll specialise in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience and learn how to manage the health of companion animals, production animals and wildlife, and monitor their social and environmental impact.

This three-year program will provide you with a biological foundation for a career in scientific research or diverse roles in the animal bioscience industry. You'll gain knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology, behaviour and genetics to learn how animals function, grow and reproduce, and how to improve their production, health and welfare.

You'll work with global industry experts to build your practical skill-set and help create farming systems that maintain ecosystems and conserve wildlife populations to enhance sustainability. You'll access the exceptional teaching and research facilities at the Gatton campus.

When you graduate, you'll have a standalone qualification and a solid foundation for a career in scientific research, the animal bioscience industry and related sectors.

You can also use this program as a pathway to improving your entry rank for UQ’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), with credit for your studies.

Program highlights

• Learn from global industry experts and build your practical skills at Australia's top institution for agricultural research.
• Benefit from access to UQ's specialist rural campus, which boasts innovative learning facilities, research labs, an animal hospital and more than 1,000 hectares of farmland.
• Use this program as a pathway to improving your entry rank for UQ’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).