Overview

About this Degree

The Master of Agriculture, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy all offer in-depth study and research in a variety of specializations, such as animal nutrition, biochemistry, food technology and safety, meat science, muscle biology, reproductive biology, genetics and growth biology.

Graduate programs in animal sciences provide advanced education and technical training that prepare students for public- and private-sector careers related to animal science and technology, food safety, animal biotechnology and agribusiness as well as university-level careers in research and teaching. Our graduates are doing crucial work not only studying and caring for animals but providing essential sources of food and nourishment to the world.

The Master of Science in Animal Sciences at Auburn University offered by our department provides advanced education and technical training in preparation for careers in public and private sectors related to animal science and technology, food science and technology, animal biotechnology, agribusiness and university-level research and education.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Seminar

Research and Thesis

Animal-related Life Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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International students should submit all materials at least 90 days before the first day of class and domestic students at least 45 days before the first day.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural, biological or related life science from an accredited U.S. institution, or the equivalent from an international institution.

The applicant must be in academic good standing at the institution last attended.
The successful applicant normally will be expected to have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on all undergraduate course work, or of at least 3.0 on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work. Applicants who hold a graduate degree should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all graduate work.
All applicants must submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report to the Auburn University Graduate School.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35986 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13306 USD / year

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Living costs

Auburn

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Key information

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Delivered

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