MA/MS in Animal Sciences

Animal Physiology is a research-oriented master's degree that can be finished with a thesis or purely through coursework. Students pick their own course mix and project, working with cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry or lab animals, and comparing species is a recurring theme. Studies often tackle questions in farm animal health and in human nutrition. The stated aims are to make graduates able to assess scientific literature, spot research needs, apply findings in practice, communicate clearly and qualify for either advanced jobs or a doctorate. The master's program is housed in the college's food systems school and located in Morgantown. Prospective students apply through graduate admissions, where each program sets its own document list and publishes which terms accept new students. International applicants send extra materials on top of the program's own list.