There are now many ‘johnny-come-lately’ universities in online education. UNE has been delivering distance education since 1955 – that’s longer than any other Australian university. Perhaps that’s why our students continue to rate us so highly for student satisfaction and teaching quality.
Study across three study periods with 24/7 online tutor support. If you don’t have entry qualifications, our free Pathways Enabling Course gives you entry and credit to most of UNE’s undergraduate degrees.
If you prefer to study on-campus, UNE has a campus in Armidale.
There are now many ‘johnny-come-lately’ universities in online education. UNE has been delivering distance education since 1955 – that’s longer than any other Australian university. Perhaps that’s why our students continue to rate us so highly for student satisfaction and teaching quality.
Study across three study periods with 24/7 online tutor support. If you don’t have entry qualifications, our free Pathways Enabling Course gives you entry and credit to most of UNE’s undergraduate degrees.
If you prefer to study on-campus, UNE has a campus in Armidale.
If you are interested in a career working with animals, the Bachelor of Animal Science and Bachelor of Zoology offer graduates two distinct pathways.
The Bachelor of Animal Science deals with man’s often complex relationship with animals and how we manage them. The course offers three specialist majors, in livestock production, wildlife management, and canine and equestrian science.
The Bachelor of Zoology is the only one of its kind in Australia. It gives you an exciting and wide-ranging experience in the science of studying and understanding both terrestrial and aquatic animals. The course focuses on a broad range of issues, including the internal functioning of animals (physiology) and their role in their environment (ecology).
You can also study Zoology as a major in the Bachelor of Science. It is also possible to study a Bachelor of Science with a major in Animal Science and Veterinary Studies. This degree can be used as a stepping stone to a veterinary degree or a career in a range of animal industries.
In the a Graduate Certificate in Science, the Zoology major enables students to study topics such as wildlife ecology and management, biological systems, evolutionary biogeography, insect-plant interactions, animal behaviour and entomology.
The Zoology major in the Graduate Diploma in Science provides the opportunity to study topics such as animal behaviour, ecological and comparative zoology, invertebrate zoology, entomology, insect-plant interactions and evolutionary parasitology together topics such as wild dog ecology, conservation biology and remote sensing and image analysis. Students are also able to complete a small thesis.
Students completing the Zoology major in the Master of Scientific Studies are able to include advanced study in topics also available in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in addition to introduction to GIS and spatial thinking, animal biosecurity, applied animal nutrition, advanced statistical modelling, genetics of populations, working canines and medical and clinical biotechnology. Students also complete a thesis reporting the results of a research project or two mini-research projects.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in animal science and zoology. Most are available to be studied online and can be started in one of our three entry periods: February, June, and October.
Courses available in our currently open intake periods.
Bachelor of Animal Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Bachelor of Zoology
Graduate Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Science)
Graduate Certificate in Science (Zoology)
Graduate Diploma in Science (Zoology)
Master of Scientific Studies
At UNE, online study is about the kind of flexibility and support that can only come from a university that has long understood the challenges faced by adults studying from home.
We have three teaching periods (trimesters), commencing in February/March, July and November: giving you greater choice about when and how much they study each year.
Online study can also be referred to as 'distance education' (sometimes also off-campus education, or external study) and provides an opportunity for you to study without having to physically attend a campus.
To make sure your learning can take place when it suits you, UNE provides online facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your results and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As a UNE student, you will have access to our professional support services including:
We believe that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community.
Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter.
UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receive five stars from students for teaching quality.
Connect to online support at any time. If you are working on an assignment, you can upload a draft 24/7 and get detailed feedback in less than 24 hours.
Online after hours support (3 pm – 12 am) is available for foundation skills in maths, science, business studies, accounting, economics and statistics.
Academic literacy and assignment support is available for writing, assignments, research, referencing, and study skills.
Some online units have intensive schools (sometimes known as residential schools). They enable you to engage in practical exercises and classes that are designed to achieve specific learning outcomes. Intensive schools are a valuable and enjoyable experience that enrich the learning process and help build your networks.
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“Looking at overall performance, UNE is Australia's best online university. It is a leading online university in arts, business, education and science. UNE is also the 3rd largest, has the equal highest course satisfaction rate, and produces high graduate salaries.”
- Online Study Australia