Animal Health in Murdoch University, Australia

Animal Health in Murdoch University

Course Description

Explore the latest issues, technology and opportunities in the field of animal health, with a strong focus on the condition and well-being of domestic animals, production animals and wildlife.

Develop the kind of teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills that are in high demand with employers and be taught by some of Australia’s leading animal health experts. Murdoch University is the only city-based university in Australia with an animal production property, so you’ll have easy access to animals for your practical sessions.

If you’d like to study Animal Health as a pathway to apply to study Veterinary Science, we recommend studying a double major which includes Animal Health and Animal Science.

5 reasons to study Animal Health at Murdoch

• Murdoch University is the only city-based university in Australia with an animal production property. This means you’ll have easy access to large animals such as sheep and cows for your practical sessions.
• Learn from some of Australia’s leading animal health experts.
• Have opportunities for direct interactions with growers and industry experts in Australia’s diverse farming industries.
• Get practical knowledge in applications of genomic and molecular technologies for improving animal health.
• Opportunities to further your career development through research linked to national and international research projects.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• comparative mammalian biochemistry
• principles of infectious disease – veterinary microbiology
• animal structure and function
• pathology and diseases of production animals
• genetic engineering.

Your future career

A major in Animal Health will give you opportunities to pursue a career in a wide range of fields, including agriculture, companion animal industries and wildlife management.

Careers could include:

• Biosecurity and Quarantine Officer
• Farm Manager
• Genetic Technologies Consultant
• Research Scientist
• Livestock Manager.

You could work in the private sector in agriculture or environmental consultancy, government agencies, non-government organisations, or research and development institutions to help solve animal health issues across the world.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal