About the course

The Department of Animal and Range Sciences at New Mexico State University offers a non? thesis coursework Master of Agriculture degree with a Concentration in Domestic Animal Biology (MAG-DAB) which provides students with graduate training in animal nutrition and physiology. The degree is earned after satisfactory completion of 32 credit hours of upper division and graduate-level courses. The curriculum is completed in two or three academic semesters and includes a creative component which can be met in several ways.Students having an undergraduate degree in an area of agriculture or a related field may consider the MAG-DAB as an alternative to a Master of Science which traditionally involves preparation of a thesis. Students who may benefit from this program include those in need of additional advanced science-based coursework in preparation for applying to a professional program in veterinary medicine. Other individuals may be interested in careers in the cooperative extension service, education, or the feed and pharmaceutical industries where an advanced degree may be of benefit to advancement. The curriculum outlined below will assist students in preparing for a number of career opportunities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Las Cruces
Spring (January), 2025	Las Cruces
Spring (January), 2026	Las Cruces

　　

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Entry requirements for New Mexico State University

The MAG-DAB program is administered through the Department of Animal and Range Sciences and is coordinated by the Animal Science Graduate Committee. Admission to the program requires acceptance by the NMSU Graduate School as well as the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. Basic requirements include an undergraduate degree in an agricultural or a related major from an accredited college or university and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

　　An international applicant whose grade-point average (or its equivalent) is greater than or equal to 3.0., from a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

　　IELTS - overall 6.0

　　TOEFL IBT - 68

　　TOEFL PBT - 549

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 68.0

　　

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