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Associate Degree in Applied Science (Animal Production)
- Duration: 2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
- Location: Gatton campus, Lockyer Valley
- Delivery mode: This program is generally available both internally and externally
- Prerequisites: Qld Year 12 (recommended subject: English)
- QTAC code: 790 509
- 2007 entry score: OP 20, Rank 57
What is Animal Production?
Animal Production is a specialised animal science that combines some aspects of business management. The study of Animal Production involves gaining an understanding of the physiological elements underlying the commercial production of beef and dairy cattle, poultry, pig, sheep and goats.
Careers in Animal Production
Graduates find employment in agricultural production; agribusiness firms in technical research, extension, sales and management; and as technicians in government departments. Associate Degree outline Animal production is designed for people wanting to work in animal production and the industries servicing production enterprises. Courses examine the range of animal industries and their geographical locations; the anatomy and physiology of animals; animal behaviour, welfare, feeding and nutrition; their food and fibre potential; and the management of production establishments.
Why study an Associate Degree?
- An associate degree is a two-year program which provides full articulation into a bachelor program in a directly related area of study (the previously offered diploma program only provided between 12 and 18 months credit towards a degree).
- The associate degree program may offer the opportunity to gain prerequisite subjects at a University level (ie, Maths, Chemistry) required for entry into a degree program.
- An associate degree qualification provides a broad-based point of entry to employment, in particular in a range of associate professional occupations.
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