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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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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
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Language
English
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Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Animal Sciences Genetics View 445 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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 original amount of 17530 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17530 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
9350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9350 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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