About this honours subject area

Animal and veterinary bioscience explores the biology of animals in relation to their health, welfare, productivity, and role in society. It draws on disciplines such as physiology, genetics, nutrition, behaviour, ecology, and disease management to understand and improve the lives of animals in agricultural, companion, and wild settings. With global challenges in food security, sustainable production, biodiversity conservation, and animal welfare, this field is vital to both research and industry. As part of this honours course, you’ll undertake an independent research project under the guidance of expert academic supervisors, supported by advanced coursework to sharpen your technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills. You’ll produce a portfolio of written and oral work that demonstrates your expertise and prepares you for careers in research, industry, or further study at a higher degree level.

Animal and Veterinary honours projects are available to students who have graduated in the Animal and Veterinary Stream or have graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Bioscience or equivalent degree.

Unit of study requirements for honours Animal and Veterinary Bioscience completion of 24 credit points of project work and 12 or 24 credit points of advanced coursework.

For further details about honours in Animal and veterinary bioscience, please get in touch with the honours coordinator, Associate Professor Sonia Liu (semester 1) or Dr Hamutal Mazrier (semester 2). For more information on Animal and veterinary bioscience you may also contact Dr. Gary Muscatello or Professor Simon De Graaf.

Applying for Honours in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience

Application to Honours is a two-step process. You first submit an Expression of Interest for a supervisor and project to the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, then apply for admission through the Faculty of Science.

1. You can search for a supervisor and browse available projects on the EoI portal link
2. If your Expression of Interest (EoI) is accepted by the supervisor, you will receive an email and PDF confirmation of supervision for your nominated Honours project.
3. After your EoI is approved by your supervisor, you will receive an acknowledgment email which you should attach to your application - see applying for honours if you are enrolled in BSc or BAS OR application for admission to Honours to the Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Honours) degree if you are enrolled in a BAVBS.
4. You will be notified of your confirmed supervisor shortly after EoI’s close. Late applications for available supervisors will be considered in the order received.