Overview
Whatever we expect of our animals, it is important that they both function well and are in good health. We also have to consider the various needs of our society.
Through research, education and advisory work, animal scientists can improve the production and wellbeing of our animals. Animal science plays an increasing role internationally when it comes to improving and developing animal husbandry practices. The programme has a duration of 2 years and will prepare you for a number of careers.
By choosing courses and subject of the master’s thesis you will be able to create an individual profile for your studies within subdisciplines such as Ethology/Animal Welfare/Animal Environment, Nutrition/Production Biology or Genetics/Breeding. The programme ends with a Master’s degree project of 30 credits.
The Animal Science programme from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences will give you a scientific basis enabling you to identify, analyse and solve problems while taking the animals’ and society’s needs into consideration. Teachers within the programme are researchers from various disciplines and as a student you will be kept in contact with current research. The courses include various teaching methods, e.g. lectures, laboratory work, seminars, study visits and shorter projects.
UN's sustainable development goals in the education
SLU's educations creates knowledge which contributes to the goals for sustainable development, both in Sweden and internationally.
Future
The interest in animals and their interactions with man and society has led to a strong job market for animal scientists. Your education will give you a degree of Master of Science with a major in Animal Science. As an animal scientist you can work nationally or internationally with research or product development, agricultural/animal advisory services and evaluation, but there are also exciting career opportunities in teaching, information and journalism.
Programme Structure
- Courses include:
- Animal Science - a scientific approach
- Nutritional physiology
- Animal welfare and behaviour
- Genome analysis
- Production Biology
- Animal environment, welfare and housing
- Bioinformatics
- Feed science and forage production
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed, International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Animal Sciences View 7 other Masters in Animal Sciences in SwedenAcademic requirements
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English requirements
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 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated 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. 90 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
In order to become admitted to the Animal Science – Master’s Programme the following is required:
General entry requirements: Degree of Bachelor comprising at least 180 credits or a corresponding degree from a foreign country
Specific entry requirements: Passed courses of at least 90 credits in one of the following subject areas:
- Biology
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Science, including at least 30 credits of Animal Science/Zoology
- Equine Science
- Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary Medicine
Tuition Fee
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International
13802 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27604 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
- First instalment: 72 500 SEK
- Total programme: 290 000 SEK
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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