Overview

Students in the Animal Sciences program of the University of Minnesota concentrate on one of the animal sciences emphasis areas: genetics; growth biology; nutrition; physiology; or production systems. Students have the option of tailoring their individual programs to include study in more than one emphasis area.

Department Mission

We enhance the productivity and well-being of animals to support a growing world population through education, science, and innovative technology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical Conduct of Animal Research

Current Issues in Food Science

Research Ethics in Plant and Environmental Sciences

Research and Professional Ethics in Water Resources and Environmental Science

Research Ethics in the Plant and Environmental Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Animal Science Genetics View 317 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree or its international equivalent in agriculture, biology, or a closely related field. Applicants should have substantial training in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and statistics

A minimum baccalaureate grade point average of 3.0 is generally required for admission to the M.S. program

The GRE is not required

The TOEFL is a requirement of the Graduate School for all applicants whose native language is not English

Three letters of recommendation

Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English

Both the personal and diversity statement is required

Tuition Fee

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International

29864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29864 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29864 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

19754 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19754 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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