Overview
Key facts
The Avian Sciences program at the University of California, Davis, offers specialized advanced work in several disciplinary areas, such as nutrition, physiology, reproduction, pathology, toxicology, immunology, food science, management, ecology, genetics, incubation, environmental physiology, and developmental biology of wild and domesticated animals. A variety of wild and domesticated birds are used as experimental animals, including psittacine, raptor, passerine, aquatic, and poultry species. Collaborative research is common within the Avian Sciences Graduate Group and can be attributed to the interdisciplinary nature of the program. This specialized study provides unique qualifications for a variety of job opportunities as well as further academic training towards a professional degree or a Ph.D. in a related program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Avian Development and Genetics
- Raptor Biology
- Avian Reproduction
- Management of Birds
- Egg Production Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Sciences Genetics View 495 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete and submit the Online Application for Graduate Admission
- The application fee of $120 for Domestic students, or $140 for International Students
- Three letters of Recommendation
- UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended
Tuition Fee
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International
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Davis
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Funding
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