Master your skills in animal research and publish your thesis with world-renowned faculty advisors.
Our top-ranked program features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. You will collaborate with world-renowned scientists to learn advanced research techniques that improve our global food supply.
Specialize in one or more of the following areas:
- Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics
- Immunophysiology and Behavior
- Meat Science and Muscle Biology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Production and Environmental Management
- Reproductive Biology
Graduates from the M.S. in Animal Sciences program are equipped for positions in foundational and applied animal sciences in the following areas of employment:
- Academia
- Animal Behavior
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Animal Welfare
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Research
- Feed and Animal Nutrition
- Food Animal Production and Management
- Pet Products and Services
- Veterinary Medicine
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