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Overview
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers a Master in Animal Science at Texas Tech University,non-thesis, 36-hour Master of Science degrees in animal science or food science with concentrations in:
- livestock production (beef cattle, swine, sheep and goat, dairy cattle, equine, and poultry)
- agricultural product processing (meats, food, or feeds emphasis), companion animal
- feedlot management
- ranch management.
An internship is required for these degrees. The non-thesis Master of Science degree is considered a terminal degree.
Master of Science in Animal Science students may pursue studies in topics including: animal breeding (physiology or genetics), livestock (ruminant or monogastric) or companion animal nutrition, animal behavior and welfare, growth and development, livestock production, animal health, companion animal science, equine science, equine-assisted therapy, or meat science. This degree requires a thesis in addition to at least 24 semester hours of coursework and 6 thesis hours.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- General Animal Science
- Principles of Anatomy of Domestic Animals
- Care and Management of Companion Animals
- Principles of Physiology of Domestic Animals
- Advanced Physiology of Animals
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Problems in Animal Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Animal Sciences Genetics View 134 other Masters in Animal Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- GRE
- Letter of Reference (3)
- Written Sample (REQUIRED TOPIC)
- Resume/CV
Tuition Fee
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International
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
9350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9350 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lubbock
909 - 1335 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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