Overview

About this Degree

The programs in Poultry Science at Auburn University are designed to prepare outstanding students for careers in the commercial poultry industry, allied industries, government, and academia. Research training and experience can be acquired in the specialized areas of poultry management, poultry nutrition, poultry health (parasitology, pathology, virology), poultry physiology, processing and product technology, and food safety.

MS/MAg Degree Requirements

The Master of Science (MS degree) requires a research project with a formal written thesis while the Master of Agriculture (MAg) requires a research project with a written report. The MS degree requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours while the MAg requires a minimum of 33 semester credit hours. Both degrees require a comprehensive final oral examination.

Curriculum – Courses are selected in conjunction with the major professor and advisory committee to address the area of emphasis. All students are required to take 2 credits of POUL 7950, a course in statistics, and 4 credits of POUL 7990 or POUL 7980.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Graduate Seminar

Research and Thesis

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

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

The Master of Science (MS degree) requires a research project with a formal written thesis while the Master of Agriculture (MAg) requires a research project with a written report. The MS degree requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours while the MAg requires a minimum of 33 semester credit hours. Both degrees require a comprehensive final oral examination.
Curriculum – Courses are selected in conjunction with the major professor and advisory committee to address the area of emphasis. All students are required to take 2 credits of POUL 7950, a course in statistics, and 4 credits of POUL 7990 or POUL 7980.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35986 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
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In-State

13306 USD / year

≈ 13306 USD / year

Living costs

Auburn

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850 - 1300 USD / month

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Overview

About this Degree

MS/MAg Degree Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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