Overview
For the M.S. degree, a minimum of 30 semester hours, including credit given for the thesis, is required. A non-thesis Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) degree in Animal Sciences is also available at The University of Maine.
Research Facilities
- Most of the teaching, research, and Cooperative Extension faculty and graduate students are housed in Hitchner Hall, which provides valuable research information to the livestock producers of the state.
- These include the Maine Animal Health Laboratory, the Maine Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, a ruminant parasitology lab, aquaculture research facilities, and a histopathology service lab. Laboratory animals (mice, rats, rabbits, miniature swine) are housed for research in the nearby Laboratory Animal Research Facility.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Forage Science and Range Management
- Zoonoses and Animal Health
- Special Topics in Animal Science
- Graduate Seminar in Animal Science
- Graduate Research in Animal Science
- Graduate Thesis/Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Rolling
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Animal Sciences Biochemistry View 170 other Masters in Animal Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcript of all previous college or university work
- Official test scores
- $65 application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
29214 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29214 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
29214 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29214 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
9738 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9738 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Orono
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Funding
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