The Bachelor of Animal Science (BAnSci) is the only degree in New Zealand that focuses entirely on animal science. It is ideal if you are interested in a career that combines your love of science and animals.

Learn from the best

Massey University’s animal, agricultural and veterinary science professionals are among the best in the world. They will teach you about the latest developments in animal science. You’lll obtain expertise in genetics and breeding, nutrition and growth, and animal welfare. This degree also offers a speciality in equine.

Internationally relevant

This degree has a distinct New Zealand flavour and is equivalent to international animal science programmes.

Research-led learning

Massey has a number of internationally recognised animal-based research centres including: AL Rae Genetics Centre, Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, Centre for Feline Nutrition, Equine Parentage Genetic Services Centre, Equine Research Centre, International Sheep Research Centre, Monogastric Research Centre and the Working Dog Centre.

Join a world-leading university

Our proud record dates back to 1927 when we offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture. Massey University is home to the only animal science team in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia.

As a Massey University animal science student, you will benefit from our internationally recognised capability and leadership in these areas.

Practical components of the programme are taught on site at our sheep, beef and dairy farms and at our feline and canine facilities and state of the art teaching laboratories.

The Bachelor of Animal Science will provide you the expertise you require for the careers of the future. You will be qualified for technical, advocacy and management roles across the production animal, equine and companion animal science industries.

These include:

• animal management
• technical/managerial roles both domestically and overseas in a wide range of animal and primary production industries
• consultancy
• animal breeding
• animal nutrition and health
• sales and technical
• laboratory roles in nutrition, meat science and animal health
• feed/pet food manufacturing
• agricultural biotechnology
• biosecurity and customs
• animal welfare officers
• policy and regulation
• disease control
• equine sport and racing
• academic teaching and research.