ANSC20005 Companion Animal Biology
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ANSC20005 hard?
ANSC20005: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Caring for pets like dogs, cats, horses and exotics: housing, nutrition, health, behaviour and welfare.
After it you can
- Check pet food claims against real needs
- Link behaviour theory to animal training
- Explain key health basics every pet owner should know
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ANSC20005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANSC20005?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANSC20005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does ANSC20005 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ANSC20005 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after ANSC20005?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ANSC30009.
- Can I rate ANSC20005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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