Overview
Prospective students must correspond with potential advisors early in the application procedure as no students are accepted in the absence of the agreement by a faculty member to serve as advisor.
Features
Animal and Rangeland Science Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from University of Nevada, Reno offer graduate study of animal science and the ecology, management and restoration of rangeland and ecosystems.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Animal Nutrition
- Genetics
- Health
- Livestock Production
- Meat Industry and Food Safety
- Physiology
- Reproduction
- Welfare
- Rangeland Ecology & Management:
- Ecology
- Grazing Management
- Hydrology
- Invasive Species Ecology and Remote Sensing
- Landscape Ecology
- Livestock and Wildlife Interactions
- Restoration Ecology
- Riparian Ecosystems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- Thesis option includes 30 units
- Non-Thesis option includes 32 units
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Biology Animal Sciences View 173 other Masters in Animal Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution
- Online application
- Official transcripts from every institution attended for a complete history of your education
- Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application)
Tuition Fee
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International
21592 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21592 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
21592 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21592 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
5500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Reno
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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