Overview

About this Animal and Dairy Science Degree at the University of Georgia

Dissertation research programs are applied at improving food animal productivity, profitability and sustainability or using animal models for human research applications. “State of the art” facilities, laboratories and equipment are in place for in depth research training in all program areas. Specialized areas of interest include a core facility for genomics and/or proteomics, a meat science technology center including abattoir and laboratories, core nutrition labs, environmentally controlled large and small animal facilities on campus and beef and dairy cattle, swine and horse research and teaching farms located near campus and at the Coastal Plains Experiment Station in Tifton.

Modern facilities, laboratories and equipment are in place for in depth research training in all program areas. Specialized areas of interest include a core facility for genomics and/or proteomics, a meat science technology center, environmentally controlled large and small animal facilities on campus and beef and dairy cattle, swine and horse research farms located near campus and at CPES in Tifton.

Research and teaching assistantships are available to qualified candidates based on availability of both departmental and research grant funds of individual faculty. Students on assistantship support are eligible to receive a tuition waiver from the UGA graduate school. Prospective graduate students who desire financial aid may apply for assistance directly to the Graduate Coordinator or individual faculty of the animal and dairy science department.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Nutrition

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Crop and Soil Sciences

Poultry Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Animal Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 138 other Masters in Animal Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

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30182 USD / year

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In-State

9808 USD / year

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Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

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About this Animal and Dairy Science Degree at the University of Georgia

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Key information

Duration

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