Overview

Key features

Themes like animal nutrition, animal health, animal welfare, levels of management, genetic diversity and socio-economic factors are all widely discussed in the Animal Sciences programme at the Wageningen University and Research .

In that you can tackle problems related to sustainable livestock development as well as for management systems of livestock, companion and zoo animals.

Why this programme?

Great deal of attention to knowledge development for sustainable animal husbandry.

Unique programme in the Netherlands, tailor made to your study interests.

International orientation with the opportunity to study or write your thesis abroad.

Specialisations

Within the master's programme you can choose one of the following specialisations to meet your personal interests.

Genetics and Biodiversity

Nutrition and Metabolism

Global and Sustainable Production

Adaptation, Health and Behaviour

Molecule, Cell and Organ Functioning

Animal Ecology

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genomics

Genetic Improvement of Livestock

Modern Statistics for the Life Sciences

Population and Quantitative Genetics

Sustainability Assessment of Animal Systems

Health, Welfare and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Animal Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements for the master's programme Animal Sciences are defined in such a way that the students should be able to successfully complete the programme nominally in two years. To comply, students should have sufficient knowledge on concepts and methodologies related to animals (terrestrial and aquatic), for example breeding, health and welfare, behaviour, and nutrition. For collection and analyses of experimental data, a solid basis in research methodology and statistics is necessary.

An assessment of the student's expertise in the following topics:

Biology (animal biology and physiology)

Natural sciences (chemistry) applied to the discipline of domesticated animals

Mathematics (differentiation, integration, first order differential equations, calculus, linear algebra)

Research methodology including basics in statistics

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Tuition Fee

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International

20600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20600 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Wageningen

700 - 800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Wageningen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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