MA/MS in Animal Sciences

The master's program in animal science is research-based, with faculty drawn from the animal science department, nutritional sciences and the veterinary college. Concentrations include animal nutrition, reproductive physiology, genetics and genomics. Each candidate has a special committee that is one member larger than the Graduate School demands, and at least one member must come from another department. A master's exam and thesis are due in the spring of the second year. A special committee of faculty guides each student, and progress is tracked through milestones set by the Graduate School and the field. Applicants should look closely at faculty research interests before applying, because the fit between a student's goals and the available mentors shapes the whole experience. Details of the field and its requirements are published in the university catalog.