Animal Sciences, M.Sc.

Animal Sciences, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
  • English (schedule IELTS)
    Language
University rank #64 (WUR) ,
The two-year Animal Sciences M.Sc. programme at Wageningen University and Research is a continuation of a B.Sc. in Animal Sciences or an equivalent programme in the field of livestock, companion animals and wildlife. 

About

Today’s specialists in livestock and companion animals need a fundamental scientific training, combined with a critical attitude towards all aspects constraining sustainable development of animal husbandry. The two-year M.Sc. programme Animal Sciences at Wageningen University and Research, which is unique for the Netherlands, offers the multidisciplinary training necessary for a future career in this field.

Contribution to animal welfare and food safety

Animal health plays an important role in animal husbandry and all human-animal interactions. You will study how impairment of animal health and welfare can be prevented. For example by means of nutrition, housing management or design of breeding strategies. You can therefore provide a real contribution to animal welfare and food safety. 

Multidisciplinary and individual approach

The master programme Animal Sciences offers you a multidisciplinary and individual study programme. This prepares you well for finding solutions to complex problems.

Career opportunities 

One of every five graduates works in the business sector in a commercial position such as marketing manager, a technical position such as specialised engineer (where you are primarily involved with improving products or production methods), or supervisory positions. In addition, there are many research jobs at universities and research institutions in the Netherlands and also abroad. 

Programme Structure

Specialisations

There are six specialisations you can choose from within the MSc Animal Sciences:

  • Genetics and Biodiversity
  • Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Global and Sustainable production
  • Adaptation, Health and Welfare
  • Molecule, Cell and Organ Functioning
  • Animal Ecology
Courses 

About half of your MSc programme will be allocated to courses. Which courses you will take, depends on several factors: your previously acquired competences, your basic knowledge, and your choice of specialisation.

For more information, please visit the programme website.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Credits
    120 ECTS
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    80

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score (Grade C):

    180

    C1 Advanced is a Cambridge English Qualification. It reports on the Cambridge English Scale between 142 and 210. You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and for Use of English. These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. Universities and colleges may ask you to achieve a specific score, either overall or for a particular skill.

    Note: degree programmes and applications may require a more specific minimum score for admission.

Academic Requirements

General requirements for enrolment in any MSc Programme at Wageningen University & Research are:

  • A BSc degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to your selected programme
  • A Grade Point Average (GPA) for this BSc of at least 70% of the maximum grade
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
  • Good skills in mathematics and/or statistics
  • Basic computer skills

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Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    18600 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 18600 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    2060 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2060 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Wageningen

  • 700 - 800 EUR/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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