About the course

There are thesis and non-thesis options under the Animal and Dairy Science MS program. Programs areas and contact information for individual Departmental faculty may be obtained from our Departmental Web page http://www.ads.uga.edu.

　　A MS in Animal and Dairy Science can be focused on growth and developmental biology, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, meats or muscle biology, nutrition and/or reproductive physiology of animals (cattle, horses, swine and laboratory animals). Dissertation research programs are applied at improving food animal productivity, profitability and sustainability or using animal models for human research applications. “State of the art” facilities, laboratories and equipment are in place for in depth research training in all program areas. Specialized areas of interest include a core facility for genomics and/or proteomics, a meat science technology center including abattoir and laboratories, core nutrition labs, environmentally controlled large and small animal facilities on campus and beef and dairy cattle, swine and horse research and teaching farms located near campus and at the Coastal Plains Experiment Station in Tifton. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Athens
Summer (May), 2024	Athens
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Spring (January), 2025	Athens
Summer (May), 2025	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Athens
Spring (January), 2026	Athens
Summer (May), 2026	Athens

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

A 3.0 GPA is considered the minimum for admission to the graduate program. The minimum overall score on the TOEFL exam is 80, with at least 20 on both the speaking and writing portions. The GPA and TOEFL minimums are UGA Graduate School requirements

　　All applications require official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended and GRE scores (sent to the UGA Graduate School).

　　A baccalaureate degree, or a foreign equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate School

　　Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing

　　Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.

　　The minimum score on the GRE (Verbal + Quantitative) is 290, with a score of 20th percentile or higher on verbal and 40th percentile or higher on the Quantitative portion of the test. All applications require official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended and GRE scores (sent to the UGA Graduate School).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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